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MARISCOS RIO BAISAS

3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627416

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS RIO BAISAS · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS NOT ATTACHED TO RESPECTIVE CONTAINERS OF SHELLSTOCK IN THE KITCHEN AREA DRAWER COOLERS OR MAIN LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ORIGINAL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE MAINTAINED REMOVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON-SITE AND RE-ATTACHED REMOVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE CONTAINERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR AREA WITH HEAVY CLUTTER OF MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT (NEAR UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM PREMISES TO FACILITATE ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING AND MAINTAIN.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285957

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285545

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PRMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: SOME TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED/SELL BY DATE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH SELL BY DATE INCLUDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: PREMISES UNABLE TO SHOW PEST CONROL LOGBOOK TO INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES AND SHOW INSPECTOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT HANDWASH BOWLS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 89.0 F AND 98.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 110 F AT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081326

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078895

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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: OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- 15 IN MENS WASHROOM, 15 IN WOMENS WASHROOM, 20 AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER SHELVES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SAID FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM CEILING FAN COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING FAN IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978525

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976801

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975965

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 27

    TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASHROOM MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR SANITARY HAND DRYER DEVICE ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO BUY PAPER TOWEL AND PUT IT ON BOTH WASHROOMS DURING INSPECTION.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1937998 DATED 7/5/16 #38-MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. ONLY FOUND ONE AT THIS TIME. #45-ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937998

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS INSIDE BOTH RESTROOMS AND AT ENTIRE REAR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE STICKY INSECT GLUE BOARDS COVERED WITH DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CREVICES AT WALL COVINGS IN BOTH RESTROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS AT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE FREEZER BOX. ALSO SEAL OPENING ACROSS FROM ICE FREEZER BOX ABOVE DRY STORE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. ONLY FOUND ONE AT THIS TIME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937582

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35-40 SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND IN THE BAR 3-COMP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7-5-2016. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION DID NOT FIND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION POSTED OR ON PREMISES. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND OR COOKED A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS INSIDE BOTH RESTROOMS AND AT ENTIRE REAR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE STICKY INSECT GLUE BOARDS COVERED WITH DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CREVICES AT WALL COVINGS IN BOTH RESTROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS AT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE FREEZER BOX. ALSO SEAL OPENING ACROSS FROM ICE FREEZER BOX ABOVE DRY STORE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. ONLY FOUND ONE AT THIS TIME.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546258

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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: REPLACE OR REPAIR WOODEN SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE WARN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND VENILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE STOVE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOUND HOLE IN THE WALL OVER HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537937

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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: REPLACE OR REPAIR WOODEN SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE WARN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND VENILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE STOVE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOUND HOLE IN THE WALL OVER HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537624

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHILE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.0 F. TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0 F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE SAID COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN 60.2 F, COOKED BEEF 55 F, RAW EGGS 53.5 F, COOKED RICE 58.4 F, CUT TOMATOES 57.0 F, AND SHREDDED CHEESE 57.8 F. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD WORTH $70 STATED BY MANAGER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIONALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD REMAIN AT 40 F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP OF PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EACH HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE GNATS AROUND LIGHT FIXTURE IN SAID AREA. ALSO NOTED PREMISES HAS NOT HAD A PEST CONTROL SERVICE SINCE 9-25-14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTER CONDITIONS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1501828 DATED 11/14/14. 38 MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, 02/07/2015 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 5/12/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REPAIR WOODEN SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE WARN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND EQUIPMENT, FRYER, STOVE, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UTENSILS, SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER AS WELL AS AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND STANDING WATER AND HOLES ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A DRY FLOOR AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOLES. FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND VENILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE STOVE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOUND HOLE IN THE WALL OVER HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AS WELL AS MISSING END CAPS ON TWO LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN END CAPS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAK UNDER HAND SINK AND LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH LEAKS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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