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4612 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL COMANDANTE AZTECA RESTAURANTE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · EL COMANDANTE AZTECA RESTAURANTE · 4612 S ASHLAND AVE
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain
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Location recorded for this inspection · EL COMANDANTE AZTECA RESTAURANTE · 4612 S ASHLAND AVE
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL BASE/TILE IN POOR REPAIR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS LOCATED IN DINING AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL COMANDANTE AZTECA RESTAURANTE · 4612 S ASHLAND AVE
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE OR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAHRREAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU FOR (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED INOPERABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR WHERE WATER HEATER IS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDER WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE/TILE IN POOR REPAIR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS LOCATED IN DINING AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL COMANDANTE AZTECA RESTAURANTE · 4612 S ASHLAND AVE
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Local context · Chicago
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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