Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL VASO LOKO, INC. on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2628315
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VASO LOKO, INC. · 3751 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN FRONT COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2568344
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VASO LOKO, INC. · 3751 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY (SALES FLOOR, REAR DRY STORAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2185138
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VASO LOKO, INC. · 3751 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILETROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2184839
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VASO LOKO, INC. · 3751 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHEESE,SPICES,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO SOAP AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A MOP ACROSS THE TOP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPHEAD INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.TOWELS AND SOAP ARE NOW PROVIDED AND MOP REMOVED.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUP LIDS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IN TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE FROM TOILETROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILETROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO MEASURE CHEMICAL SANITIZER PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1954032
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VASO LOKO, INC. · 3751 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953496
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VASO LOKO, INC. · 3751 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 56.1F. MUST HAVE UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. PREMISES HAS A 2.7 GALLON ELECTRICAL HOT WATER TANK ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT STATES THIS UNIT IS A CONTINUOUS HOT WATER TANK OR REPLACE IT WITH A LARGER MODEL THAT WILL PROVIDE HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER WITH SNEEZE GUARD ACROSS THE ENTIRE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOOD DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND DISPLAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR FAUCET ON MOP SINK IF HOSE WILL BE CONNECTED WHEN IN USE.
44
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: MUST BLOCK OFF AREA LEADING INTO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONELL FROM ENTERING.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60623
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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