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EL MILAGRO

3050-3052 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632664

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO OPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR OVERHEAD DOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214010

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2)(A)OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA DATED 9/5 AND 9/6 SUCH AS 7LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 51.3F,8LBS.RAW CHICKEN 51.1F,20LBS. BEEF 51.4F AND INSIDE OF MAIN WALK IN COOLER-37LBS. COOKED CHICHARRON 48.5,108LBS.COOKED PORK IN RED SAUCE 46.4F,48.2F,50.4F,96LBS.COOKED CHICKEN45.3F,49.5F,45LBS. COOKED STEAK 53.4F,26LBS COOKED TONGUE 46.7F,80LBS. COOKED RICE 45.3F,51.8F,48.2F,98LBS. SOUP 45.7F-48.2F,155LBS.COOKED PORK IN GREEN SAUCE 50.6F,51.2F,58.7F,130LBS. BEEF STEW 46.8F,48.9F,51.0FPRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.810LBS $5,146.20(PRIORITY-7-38-005)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.2F IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AND A 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN MIDDLE WALK WAY AREA AT 60.0F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/7/18.(PRIORITY- FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELF AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN WALK WAY AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(B) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY -FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 (C)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LEGS OF LARGE EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR TAMALES PREP AREA AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND 1ST FL.STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,DAMAGED BRICK WALL NEAR TORTILLA GRILL.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR TAMALES AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT,EXPOSED INSULATION UPPER WALL IN SAME AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL AT ENTRY DOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2099057

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVING AREA HAS A CRACK INSIDE FAR RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAMALE ROOM HAS LEKS AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049356

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA, BOTH FAUCETS ON 3 COMARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING, P-TRAP AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734321

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE: GLOVES, TONGS, OR TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LARGE CRACK IN FLOOR TILE NOTICED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, MUST REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE LARGE BAGS OF SALT ARE STORED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING AND EXHAUST VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RETAIL FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA WHERE GROUND TORTILLA MIXTURE IDS BAGGED UP AND SOLD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMARTMENT SINK IN FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA, AND AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LARGE BAGS OF SALT ARE STORED AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAE AREA. ALL STORED ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632959

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-DOOR REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP IN THE TOP HOLDING COMPARTMENT WAS 50F, AND AIR TEMP IN BOTTOM SECTION WAS 46.8F. ALSO FOUND REFRIGERATED DISPLAY UNIT ON SERVICE LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F. BOTH UNITS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING INTERNAL AIR TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS ALSO PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: STEAK-46.7F, CUT CABBAGE-46.1F, 49.2F, AND 45.1F. CUT LETTUCE-44.5F, 48.1F, 46.1F. CUT TOMATOES-48.1F, 46.2F. SOUR CREAM-46.6F. ALSO FOUND LETTUCE AND COOKED FISH IN DRAINING PANS INSIDE LARGER PANS ON COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 46.1F AND 90.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODDS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, AND HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE(INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING DOUBLE PANS IN BOTH OF THESE UNITS. ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE DISCARDED(30LB VALUED $100). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORE ROOM ON EAST AND WEST WALLS NEAR CLUTTERED AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THIS AREA, PROPERLY STORE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS ,WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: IMPROPER HANDLING OF GARBAGE NOTED IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. 3 OUT OF THE 4 DUMPSTERS IN THIS AREA WERE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE THE RIMS OF THE RECEPTACLES. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS(FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LARGE CRACK IN FLOOR TILE NOTICED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, MUST REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ON FIRST FLOOR WHERE LARGE BAGS OF SALT ARE STORED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING AND EXHAUST VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN RETAIL FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA WHERE GROUND TORTILLA MIXTURE IDS BAGGED UP AND SOLD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMARTMENT SINK IN FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA, AND AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LARGE BAGS OF SALT ARE STORED AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAE AREA. ALL STORED ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566242

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GRILL LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE ON THE HOT WATER OF THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE WOMENS HANDICAP BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490460

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1494207

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR AT FRONT PREP COOLER AND ALSO SOME WATER NOTED AT BOTTOM OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR LIGHTS IN TAMALE PREP AREA OR IF LIGHTS SHATTERPROOF PROVIDE SPECS, INFORMATION FOR SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING PREP AREA . LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN COOKING PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305539

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 2 LARGE DEEP PANS OF COOKED RICE DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 60.6F AND 55.5F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES TO ENSURE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. 2 LARGE PANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 115.4F AND 110.6 IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO RAPIDLY REHEAT COOKED PRODUCT TO A MINIMUM OF 165F PRIOR TO PLACING IN UNIT. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 40LBS $150 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR AT FRONT PREP COOLER AND ALSO SOME WATER NOTED AT BOTTOM OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING PREP AREA . LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN COOKING PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING SUPPLIES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279379

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279357

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE REAR ICE MACHINE DOR IS GREASEY AND THE SERVING LINE DRINK DISPENSER HAS LITTLE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE GRILL BASEBOARD AND REAR MENS ROOM BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED, REPAIR SO THEY ARE SANITARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE RESTAURANT PREPARATION KITCHEN CEILING IS FULL OF DIRTY, DUST BUILDUP, CHECK THE VENTILATION SYSTEM DUCTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS HOLES IN THE WALLS AND BACKSPLASH, REPAIR SO AREA IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SOFT DRINK WATER FILLING SPOUT IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SPOUT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670646

Location recorded for this inspection · EL MILAGRO · 3050-3052 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNIT IS MAINTAINING AT 40F AT THIS TIME).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE. NO FOODS OR OTHER ITEMS STORED THERE.

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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  • EL MILAGRO3048 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • PAPA SANTIAGO PIZZERIA3051 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • PAPA SANTIAGO PIZZERIA3051 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • WALGREENS #2153045 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • WALGREENS #2153045 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • PAPA SANTIAGO PIZZARIA & TAQUERIA3057 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 43519.

Food Inspections

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