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SENOR PAN CAFE

4612 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SENOR PAN CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636840

Location recorded for this inspection · SENOR PAN CAFE · 4612 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HOT FOODS PREP HANDSINK, AND REAR PREP HANDSINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT, BEANS AND RICE, SOUP, CHICKEN, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. 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 A 1/4" GAP AROUND ENTIRETY OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COLD-HOLD UNITS AND PREP AREA WITH CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBIRS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ON DEEP FRYERS ON SIDES. INSTRUTCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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. ALSO, OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON AIR FILTRATION VENTILLATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369316

Location recorded for this inspection · SENOR PAN CAFE · 4612 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY HAND SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHILE EMPLOYEE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINKS EQUIPPED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),(MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO MENTIONED HAND SINK BY THE END OF INSPECTION.)CORRECTED ON SITE(COS),NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER EMPTY ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHILE EMPLOYEE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK EQUIPPED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),(MANAGER PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWELS TO MENTIONED HAND SINK BY THE END OF INSPECTION.)CORRECTED ON SITE(COS). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS): OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED UNDERNEATH SHELVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AT 55.7 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8 #'S OF FOOD WORTH $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.CORRECTED ON SITE(COS),NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS(CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT,IDPH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE BAR AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY LINEN STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS/HANG-UP MOPS/BROOMS ETC. IN SAME AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303937

Location recorded for this inspection · SENOR PAN CAFE · 4612 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303558

Location recorded for this inspection · SENOR PAN CAFE · 4612 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 51.1F, BLACK BEANS AT 47.8F, EMPANADAS AT 45.9F, AND CROQUETTES AT 47.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS PORK AND COOKED RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285219 ON 4/16/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH OIL AND GREASE. 55 - 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 58 - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285219

Location recorded for this inspection · SENOR PAN CAFE · 4612 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR FROM THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP TABLES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH OIL AND GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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