Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for ESQUINA DEL SABOR CATROCHO on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637152
Location recorded for this inspection · ESQUINA DEL SABOR CATROCHO · 2535 N LARAMIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NOTED PERSON ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL WITH NO FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WITH EXPIRED FOOD MANAGERS CERIFICATE ON PREMISES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN UPDATED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND AS WELL AS PERSON OR MUST BE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHEES ON FLOORS BEHIND FISH TANK IN DINING AREA, BEHIND WASHER, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELNG THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE PANELS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, REAR AREA LEADING TO TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359559
Location recorded for this inspection · ESQUINA DEL SABOR CATROCHO · 2535 N LARAMIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PROVIDE THE SINK TO BE A DURABLE, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.16. Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12. Inspector Comments: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RIGHT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK, WHEN TURNED ON, AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND/OR BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SOME OF THE END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359458
Location recorded for this inspection · ESQUINA DEL SABOR CATROCHO · 2535 N LARAMIE AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. -
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INTERIOR AND TUBING OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PROVIDE THE SINK TO BE A DURABLE, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR. -
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RIGHT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK, WHEN TURNED ON, AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND/OR BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SOME OF THE END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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How results compare in ZIP 60639
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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