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Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051072
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961188
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE 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: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FROZEN FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN IN THE REAR AREA THAT IS AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE DRIED BEEF. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN LINE IS LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, NON-WORKING AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT, REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR HALLWAY. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954210
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE AVE
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: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.6F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RAW MEAT AND COOKED STEWS AND SOUPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS AT 44.5F, STEWS AT 43.1-45F, PORK AT 47.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1953835 ON 9/6/16 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1516538 ON 9/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - OBSERVED MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU -OUT, ALSO IN RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FRONT PREP AREA CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/6/16 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT POSTED THE INSPECTION REPORT DURING THE INSPECTION AT MY REQUEST AND WAS ALSO GIVEN A NEW SUMMARY REPORT FOR TODAY'S INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF SALSA, VEGETABLES AND GUACAMOLE STORED IN THE REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL FOODS PACKAGED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED PINK FOAM INSULATION ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER AND PRODUCE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WOODEN SHELVES BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE TAQUERIA. REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FROZEN FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. ALSO, OBSERVED COOKED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BAGS. MUST INSTALL A DOOR THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER TO KEEP COLD AIR FROM ESCAPING AND PREVENT WARM AIR FROM ENTERING THE COOLER. OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND TOP OF DOOR FRAME IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PAINT OR SEAL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN IN THE REAR AREA THAT IS AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE DRIED BEEF. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR PREP KITCHEN. OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED WALL AND CEILING SURFACES IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, COVER OR PAINT. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL SOFFIT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE TAQUERIA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN LINE IS LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, NON-WORKING AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT, REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR HALLWAY. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953835
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND WAS WITHOUT SOAP. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER HAD UTENSILS STORED IN IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UTENSILS FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP AT THE SINK AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 161.4F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1516538 ON 9/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 35 - OBSERVED MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU -OUT, ALSO IN RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FRONT PREP AREA CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING WALL COVING IN THE LADIES REST ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST FROM BOTH RESTROOMS CEILING FANS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED RAW WOOD ALONG THE DOOR FRAME INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER, SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD. OBSERVED EXPOSED PINK FOAM INSULATION ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WOODEN SHELVES BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE TAQUERIA. REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN IN THE REAR AREA THAT IS AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE DRIED BEEF. CLEAN THE STOVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REAR PREP KITCHEN. OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA UNDERNEATHT THE STOVES. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN THIS AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN ALL PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE 1 BURNER STOVE IS NOT STORED UNDER VENTILATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST MOVE UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516538
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PORK 198.6*F, COLD PRE COOKED CHICKEN 39.9*F TO BE RECOOKED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGGIES/ZIP LOCK ETC. OBSERVED BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU -OUT, ALSO IN RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FRONT PREP AREA CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING WALL COVING IN THE LADIES REST ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST FROM BOTH RESTROOMS CEILING FANS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496837
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED DIRECT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF A BOX OF RAW COW INTESTINES STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP ON COOKED CARNITA (PORK). BOTH ITEMS WERE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $50 AND APPROXIMATLY 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE DOOR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH SLIMELY BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAINE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAINT FLOOR OF KITCHEN AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR OF STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN MEAT COOLER CONDENSER LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN MILK AND VEGETABLE COOLERS LEAKING MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER OF WALK IN MILK AND VEGEATBLE COOLERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AT FRONT COOKING AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473415
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE 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
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473218
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATOR WAS TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND TO BE 55F. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED PLUG AND REFRIGERATION UNIT KICKED ON RESTORING AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WITHIN REFRIGERATOR TO 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 3LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $15 AT 51F, 2LBS OF PORK VALUED $8 AT 50.5F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $21 AT 50.4, AND 5LBS OF CHILE RELLANOS VALUED AT $15 AT 51.3. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER TO HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RESTAURANT PORTION OF SUPERMARKET. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/15/13 # 1326963 NOT CORRECTED #32 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NEAR TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN KITCHEN WITH RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTIAN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT GRINDER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION WITHIN GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT GRINDER TO ELIMINATE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BACTERIA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER BURNERS WITH PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. REPAIR FLOOR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING AND OR HEAVILY STAINED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. REPLACE ALL MISSING /STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER WITH UNCLEAN CEILING AND WALLS. WALLS AND CEILING CONTAIN BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS WITHIN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILDS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED MENS BATHROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS BATHROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM BEHIND BUTCHER AREA. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLERS.ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR KITCHEN, BUTCHER AREA AND RESTAURANT. BUCKETS SHOULD BE MADE UP OF CLEAN CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER OF 50-100 PPM. CLOTHS SHOULD BE UNUSED AND THEN STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473235
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/15/13 # 1326963 NOT CORRECTED #32 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NEAR TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN KITCHEN WITH RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTIAN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT GRINDER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION WITHIN GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT GRINDER TO ELIMINATE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BACTERIA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER BURNERS WITH PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. REPAIR FLOOR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER WITH UNCLEAN CEILING AND WALLS. WALLS AND CEILING CONTAIN BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS WITHIN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILDS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED MENS BATHROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS BATHROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT HANDLES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM BEHIND BUTCHER AREA. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLERS.ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR KITCHEN, BUTCHER AREA AND RESTAURANT. BUCKETS SHOULD BE MADE UP OF CLEAN CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER OF 50-100 PPM. CLOTHS SHOULD BE UNUSED AND THEN STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146366
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE 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 A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NEAR TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326963
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE 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 BETWEEN 15 AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASE ON FLOOR WHERE MILK IS STORED RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NEAR TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE VENTILATION IN REAR KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE ALSO WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE COOLER MUST DEFROST
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REAR STORAGE AREA HAS STAINED CEILING TILES MUST REPLACE TILES
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER HANDLE AT MEN'S WASHROOM IN REAR IS BROKEN OFF MUST REPAIR
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146259
Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTRO MARKET · 5153-59 S KEDZIE 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTIND BOARDS IN THE REAR MEAT SECTION HAS OPEN SEAMS CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AT FRONT SELLING AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE BIN IN FRONT AREA OF PREMISES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN,REAR RECEIVIND ROOM,STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM IN FRONT AREA OF STORE ALSO MUST REPAIR WALL BASE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER POOR REPAIR MUST PROVIDE COVING
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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