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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

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Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547791

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

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE, ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF ARTCILES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE REAR MASA STORAGE AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547759

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS BOXES, SHELVING UNITS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL DINING ROOM CLOSET AND ADDITIONAL CLOSET IN SAME AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND SUMP PUMP LID IN REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL SUMP PUMP LID. ALSO RECOMMEND THAT PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE 10-19-2011. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 547378 INSPECTION DATE 4-22-2011. #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER, MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER, TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. 1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT, DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. #33-MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. #34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. #35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES, WALL IN REAR PREP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA, HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILES, LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CELINGS IN REAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS &CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, 1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS, FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3-COMP SINK.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK. #41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR &AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR. CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 2ND FL STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE, ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF ARTCILES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE REAR MASA STORAGE AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547397

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: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP IN MAIN PREP AREA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER,MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER,TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER & MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER,RAW WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT,DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE A SIGN ON 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,DEEP FRYER.PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA,2ND FL. EMPLOYEES WOMEN.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 2ND FL.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES,WALL IN REAR REP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR,HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA & DAMAGED WALL TILES,LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN REAR AREA & WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN DINING AREA,1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS,FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3- COMP SINK.THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,DRAIN LINE AT STEAMER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547378

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOOD,GARBAGE CANS,MOP SINK CLOSET,MAIN KITCHEN FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO OBSERVED LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR & KEEP DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AFTER 4/22/11.ANDERSON PEST CONTROL WAS ON SITE EARLY THIS MORNING 4/22/11 HE STATES NO ACTIVITY FOUND AT THIS TIME.

  • 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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP IN MAIN PREP AREA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER,MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER,TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER & MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER,RAW WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT,DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE A SIGN ON 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 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.MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,DEEP FRYER.PREP TABLES.

  • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA,2ND FL. EMPLOYEES WOMEN.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 2ND FL.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES,WALL IN REAR REP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR,HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA & DAMAGED WALL TILES,LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN REAR AREA & WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN DINING AREA,1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS,FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3- COMP SINK.THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,DRAIN LINE AT STEAMER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67743

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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA, AND TAMALES REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT 3RD PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND 3RD PREP AREA STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN, REPLACE CEILING PANEL ABOVE 3PART SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR CEILING INSIDE 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PIPES UNDER 3PART SINKS AT MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING AREA, AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT 3RD PREP AREA.

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