Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637587
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG DOOR FRAME ON REAR EXIT DOOR IN UNUSED KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND ELEVATE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR STAFF WASHROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT, DAMAGED, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES, WALL TILES, AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING, FLOOR, AND WALL TILES IN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285485
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (EGGS, 52.5 DEGREES F, COOKED CHICKEN 53.4 DEGREES F) IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. $50 DOLLARS FOOD VALUE AND 7 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION (COOKED PORK RIBS, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MUST HAVE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK IN PIPE UNDER THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE PREP TABLE ALONG THE WEST WALL.--------OBSERVED MISSING TILE ALONG THE WALL OF THE HALL GOING INTO THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222420
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIOGINAL CONTAINER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR,DELIVERY DOOR ALONG SIDE, BOTTOM AND DOOR FRAME,PREP AREA DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING LOCK ON WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-102.11 MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DELIME DISH MACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING,WALLTILES AND WALL BASES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,REAR STORAGE AREA,STAFF TOILETROOM,WALK IN COOLER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-304.11 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILETROOM.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2214091
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES 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)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION 7-38-030 C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11A OBSERVED DISHES INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN MAIN PREP AREA.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED SEE VIOLATION #10)
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIOGINAL CONTAINER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO.APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,LEDGES OF STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OPEN RODENT POISON IN SAME AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 A)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR,DELIVERY DOOR ALONG SIDE, BOTTOM AND DOOR FRAME,PREP AREA DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER,MISSING LOCK ON WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DELIME DISH MACHINE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15A OBSERVED WATER POURING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON DUE TO THE DRAINLINE PIPE DISCONNECTED FROM DRAIN LAYING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SINK AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE TO WASH HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030C)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING,WALLTILES AND WALL BASES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,REAR STORAGE AREA,STAFF TOILETROOM,WALK IN COOLER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILETROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117130
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
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: ALL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF LABELING AND DATING. MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE ANY FOOD ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. TOP OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR MUST CORRECT OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED DOF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIRING. GROUT NEED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH ROOM MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEVERAL LEAKS IN FRONT PREP AREA THAT ARE IN NEED OF CORRECTING. WATER LEAKING FROM STEAM/PREP TABLE, LEAK AT 3 COMP P-TRAP AND LEAK AT 1 COMP SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983153
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
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: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SMALL CONTAINERS FOR SALSA ON THE TABE FOR CUSTOMERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. OBSERVED SPATULAS, AND KNIVES BETWEEN WALLS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK IN COLOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, CLEAN ALL SINKS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE BROKEN OR MISSING. FLOOR IN REAR BAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBIRS. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP, CEILING GIN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN REAR DISH AREA AND MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHEILDS AT ALL LIGHTS IN ALL AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK IN DISHROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTIAN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANINZED OR REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950574
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 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: MUST REPAIR THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER,RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND THE DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND DOOR
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR STOVES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE WASHROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PRE
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950417
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,AIR TEMPERTURE TAKEN INSIDE COOLER WAS 55.9F,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR PREP AREA WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F TO 55.9F,CHEESE 51.9,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS,TOTAL COST $3.00,BEANS 51.2F TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $5.00 BEEF 55.9F TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $10.00 GROUND BEEF 53.8F TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS TOTAL COST $7.50, TOTAL COST FOR FOODS $26.00 TOTAL WEIGHT FOR FOOD 12LBS FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,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: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER,RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND THE DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND DOOR
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR STOVES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE WASHROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575269
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
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: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND PORK IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT WAS MADE THE DAY BEFORE IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR (WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSOR INTO A CONTAINER) LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT; FRYER, INSIDE OF THE STOVE, AND GRILL IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AROUND THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKING FAUCET OF THE WASHBOWL IN MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS BEING USED FOR SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385549
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE CARRYOUT BAGS
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AND IN STORAGE BINS
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES UNDER GRILL.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,DISH RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,KNIFE CADDY,TOP AND UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,SAW MACHINE,GRILL AND DRAWERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL FANGUARD COVERS IN COOLERS AND WALK INS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED AND IN DISH WASHING AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRIP PAN IN 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD IN PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW SILLS AND ALONG LEDGES BEHIND COOLERS,BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385535
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEHIND STORAGE BINS OF SOILED APRONS,UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,IN REAR UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA.ALSO OPEN BAGS OF RODENT POISON IN SAME AREAS.ALSO 15 OR MORE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO ALL ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1401389 2/21/14 NOT CORRECTED #32-COLD HOLDING PREP LINE UNIT IMPROPERLY DRAINING.#35-OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING DOOR FRAMES,WALL BASES AND SHELVING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.#36-OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN DISH WASHING,FOOD PREPAREAS AND BAR AREA.OBSERVED END CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING ,FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.#38-OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY 1 BURNER STOVE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASHGUARDS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.#41-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ARTICLES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE CARRYOUT BAGS
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AND IN STORAGE BINS
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES UNDER GRILL.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,DISH RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,KNIFE CADDY,TOP AND UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,SAW MACHINE,GRILL AND DRAWERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL FANGUARD COVERS IN COOLERS AND WALK INS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRIP PAN IN 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD IN PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW SILLS AND ALONG LEDGES BEHIND COOLERS,BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385529
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 W 26TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 50.3F WITH READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW FOR COOLER.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS GROUND BEEF 49.2F,CHIROZO 52.3F,RIBS 49.5F,PORK 49.0F-50.3F,BEEF 49.4F-49,7F,MENUDO 49.9F,SOUP 49.2F,BEAN SOUP 50.2F,BEANS 54.9F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 45LBS. $250. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA,BEHIND STORAGE BINS OF SOILED APRONS,UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,IN REAR UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA.ALSO OPEN BAGS OF RODENT POISON IN SAME AREAS.ALSO 15 OR MORE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO ALL ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1401389 2/21/14 NOT CORRECTED #32-COLD HOLDING PREP LINE UNIT IMPROPERLY DRAINING.#35-OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING DOOR FRAMES,WALL BASES AND SHELVING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.#36-OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN DISH WASHING,FOOD PREPAREAS AND BAR AREA.OBSERVED END CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING ,FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.#38-OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY 1 BURNER STOVE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASHGUARDS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.#41-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ARTICLES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT GROCERY STORE CARRYOUT BAGS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AND IN STORAGE BINS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES UNDER GRILL.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS,MISSING AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLES ON MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,DISH RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,KNIFE CADDY,TOP AND UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,SAW MACHINE,GRILL AND DRAWERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL FANGUARD COVERS IN COOLERS AND WALK INS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRIP PAN IN 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD IN PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW SILLS AND ALONG LEDGES BEHIND COOLERS,BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401389
Location recorded for this inspection · NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT · 3657 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: OBSERVED TOP PANEL OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT IS IN GOOD REPAIR AND ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. OBSERVED STAND UP FREEZER WITH WORN GASKETS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP AND REPAIR GASKETS SO THAT FREEZER CAN CLOSE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING PREP LINE UNIT IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING DOOR FRAMES, WALL BASE, AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN A DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP AREA, AND BAR AREA. OBSERVED END CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY. PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY 1 BURNER STOVE. NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ARTICLES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM
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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