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EL CABRITO

1659 W 47TH ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL CABRITO on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643634

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing of frozen meat, found Frozen goat meat being thawed in standing water in a large container, instructed to thaw according to health code,ie.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Back door left wide open with no screen, instructed to keep outer doors closed or install a screen.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: No lights in basement food storage room, instructed to provide.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955414

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS FROM 8:45 AM TO 10:20AM WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. FOODS SUCH AS BURRITOS,TACOS AND GORDITAS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955403

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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: NOTED 40 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE EAST WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO HELP CORRECT RODENT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLERS AT REAR NEED CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.CLUTTER MAY BE A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1746267

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591715

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CABRITO · 1659 W 47TH ST

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: FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2438017.

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