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OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE

3519 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635550

Location recorded for this inspection · OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE · 3519 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CLEAN MULIT-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG STAIRWAY AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STAIRWAY AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552707

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey CPC · 638 W 54th Place (5432S)

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB IN THE WASHROOM OF CLASSROOM #412 LEAKING WHILE RUNNING COLD WATER; REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET KNOB. FOUND THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB IN THE WASHROOM OF CLASSROOM #409 IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX AND FEMALE STAFF WASHROOMS; MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX AND FEMALE STAFF WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509376

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey CPC · 638 W 54th Place (5432S)

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer at hand sink in staff lounge toilet room.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN ALL UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453394

Location recorded for this inspection · OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE · 3519 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; BEEF AND CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST INSTALL HOOKS FOR WET MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUS DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ROUND THE MOP SINK. REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOAM SEALING FROM CRACKS IN WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR UNFINISHED WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT IN HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATE 4/17/19. VIOLATION #58: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345444

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey CPC · 638 W 54th Place (5432S)

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285309

Location recorded for this inspection · OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE · 3519 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPER STORED INSIDE THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED ON PREMISES AND STORED FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR BACK OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS WITH SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR, ETC.) INSTRUCTED THAT BULK CONTAINERS MUST PROPERLY LABELED

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A SOUP SPOON INSIDE A LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF SALAS IN THE FRONT COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE SERVICE ARTICLES (SPOONS) STORED INSIDE THE CUPS OF SALSA IN THE FRONT COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER------OBSERVED BLACK CRATES AND WOODEN CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.--------OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE STOVE, OVENS, AND DEEP FRYERS ENCASED WITH GREASE AND DIRT DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL FOR SERVICING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA IN DISREPAIR AND ROUGH SURFACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AS FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223121

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey CPC · 638 W 54th Place (5432S)

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 Observed no original food sanitation manager certification posted in facility. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site while TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods are being prepped, reheated, in hot holding units, and/or served. Must post original City of Chicago food sanitation certification in plain view. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 Observed no clean up procedure/kit for vomit and diarheal clean up. Must provide equipment and written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176460

Location recorded for this inspection · OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE · 3519 W 26TH ST

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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE TRIM ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER DOOR THAT SEPERATES REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AND HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,UNFINSHED WALL AND LEDGE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2080218

Location recorded for this inspection · OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE · 3519 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2169925 5/17/18 NOT CORRECTED #29-#33-MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT HOOD VENTILATION,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY, FREE FROM WATER.FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES.MUST BE REPAIRED.MISSING TILES AND ALLOWING WATER TO POOL.CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.#35-WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#40-ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2169925 5/17/18 #18- STILL OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS & LIVE SMALL FLIES AND DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DROPPINGS ARE BEING REMOVED,AREAS BEING CLEANED AND SANITIZED.DOOR SWEEPS ARE BEING INSTALLED.PEST CONTROL SUPERVISOR ARRIVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE TRIM ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER DOOR THAT SEPERATES REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,UNFINSHED WALL AND LEDGE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169925

Location recorded for this inspection · OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE · 3519 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX.30 GALLONS OF COOKED FISH SOUP AT 53.4F IN A LARGE POT ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.30 GALLONS.$150(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED MULITUSE UTENSILS(POTS,SPOONS,LIDS,ETC) NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS SET UP WITH SOAP AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND DISHES BEING STORED ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A BOWL AND A SCRUBBING PAD INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME.EMPLOYEE REMOVED ARTICLES FROM SINK AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP ARTICLES OUT OF SINK AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE GRAY IN COLOR BIRDS FLYING AROUND THE DOOR AND STAIR CASE THAT LEADS INTO BASEMENT AND BIRD FECES ON STAIRS.MUST REMOVE LIVE BIRDS AND BIRD FECES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES(CRITICAL 7-38-020).BIRD AND FECES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM PREMISES AT THIS TIME.

  • 18

    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 APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR FOOD AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER AND ON PALLETS,ON WALL BASE NEAR HOT WATER TANK,INSIDE OF LOWER LEDGE OF SPACE HEATER AND ON WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT ON 5/18/18 MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1648229 4/28/17 NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT HOOD VENTILATION,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY, FREE FROM WATER.FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES.MUST BE REPAIRED.MISSING TILES AND ALLOWING WATER TO POOL.CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.#35-WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38-3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF FAUCET.3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF 2 STOPPERS.MUST INSTALL.#40-ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE TRIM ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER DOOR THAT SEPERATES REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES..

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AND HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,UNFINSHED WALL AND LEDGE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104987

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey CPC · 638 W 54th Place (5432S)

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: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE CABINET MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH, IN CPC MULTI ROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN CPC MULTI ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE WASHER AND DRYER IN CPC CENTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1648229

Location recorded for this inspection · OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE · 3519 W 26TH ST

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: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: HOOD VENTILATION, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM WATER. FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE MUST BE REPAIRED, MISSING TILES AND ALLOWING WATER TO POOL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF FAUCET. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF 2 STOPPERS. MUST INSTALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049471

Location recorded for this inspection · OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE · 3519 W 26TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.2 DEGREES. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NIT BE USE UNTI REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED SHRIMP 52.3 DEGREES 20 LBS, COOKED OCTOPUS 52.4 5 LBS, COOKED GROUND FISH 48.9 DEGREES 10 LBS, RAW BEEF 56.4 DEGREES 5LBS, RAW CHICKEN 54.3 DEGREES 3 LBS, ETC... ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 43 LBS $149.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: HOOD VENTILATION, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM WATER. FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE MUST BE REPAIRED, MISSING TILES AND ALLOWING WATER TO POOL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS. WALK IN COOLER LIGHT IN NEED OF SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF FAUCET. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF 2 STOPPERS. MUST INSTALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

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280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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