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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.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501828

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501597

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 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DINING AREA, MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS, APPROX., 10-15 NOTED, MUST HAVE PREMISE SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COPY, TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND MUST SEAL REAR DOOR APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1092822, DATED 02/13/2014, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 MUST REPAIR SLIDING DOOR COOLER THATS IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR OFF TRACK, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, 38 NO VENTILATION IN KITCHEN BATHROOM, AND MENS BATHROOM WINDOW SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM, 41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, CUTTING BOARD, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEEDED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR, THROUGHOUT FIRST AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN NEEDED OF DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN SAME AREA, LIGHT TOO DIM,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL BATHROOM DOORS,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS,

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092822

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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BY PREP COUNTER AREA, REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES, ALL AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPAIR SLIDING DOOR THATS IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR OFF TRACK, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, NO VENTILATION IN BATHROOM, WINDOW SEALED, MANAGER SAYS ITS TOO COLD WHEN OPENED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1396120

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND SINK IN LADIES BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CONNECTED TO PLUMBING, LAYING ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPER MAINTAIN, PREMISES PLACED ON 48 HOUR NOTICE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS, FOUND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES, 2ND OFFENSE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BY PREP COUNTER AREA, REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES, ALL AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPAIR SLIDING DOOR THATS IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR OFF TRACK, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN, CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, NO VENTILATION IN BATHROOM, WINDOW SEALED, MANAGER SAYS ITS TOO COLD WHEN OPENED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335714

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: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE CUSTOMER WOMENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CHEST FREEZER LID NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RUSTED TOP LID AND INTERIOR PANEL LOOSE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP/COOKING/DISH WASHING AREA,WASHROOM,FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT. WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND A HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING CRACKED WALL TILES.(NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME 5/23/13).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB OF THE REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER,COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188623

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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STOCKS OF CHAIRS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS THRU-OUT BASEMENT OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,CLEAN THE AREA AND SANITIZE. ALSO THE EXIT AND FRONT DOORS WITH OVER I/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVER FILLED WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE,LID WIDE OPEN, AND LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH FRESH GREASE ALL OVER THE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098369 DATED 6/12/2012. #30- PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #35- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT AT BAR AREA.#41-EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, AND CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.#33-FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,BOTTOM PANELS OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTERS. ALL EQUIPMENTS THRU-OUT PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE CUSTOMER WOMENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CHEST FREEZER LID NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RUSTED TOP LID AND INTERIOR PANEL LOOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AMD MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP/COOKING /DISH WASHING AREA, WASHROOM, FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB OF THE REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER,COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE 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
1098369

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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, SLICER, BLENDERS, GRINDER, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT; PREP AREAS AND CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AT PIZZA PREP AREA, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER AT MAIN KITCHEN AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT AT BAR AND DINING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229361

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: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 66.07F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE UNIT; 10 LBS. BEANS AT 53.8F, 8LBS. TAMALES RANGING FROM 46.5-48.5F, 2 LBS CHEESE 50.04F AND ABOUT 4 LBS SALSA AT 48.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, v=$120. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS, FOUND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 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 EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT BAR AREA, ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS, OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, GAPS AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOORS AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL DOORS AND CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN; NOTED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE THRU-OUT AREA AND ON GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CONTAINER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, SLICER, BLENDERS, GRINDER, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT; PREP AREAS AND CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AT PIZZA PREP AREA, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER AT MAIN KITCHEN AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT AT BAR AND DINING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580417

Location recorded for this inspection · MI LINDO PUEBLO RESTAURANT · 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
98475

Location recorded for this inspection · MI LINDO PUEBLO RESTAURANT · 3038-3040 W MONTROSE AVE

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

  • 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.OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE.

  • 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.OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LADIES AND MENS RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINNING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO MISSING WALL COVING FRONT MUST REPLACE MSSING SECTION AROUND 6FT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP KITCHEN.

  • 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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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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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