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EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC

4350 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645312

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: No ventilation in all restrooms, instructed to install a mechanical vent in all 3.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567814

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOMS, MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566547

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501033

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.13(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC BOWLS THAT AREN'T LEAD -FREE.MUST ELIMINATE USAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE USAGE OF REUSED PLASTIC FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR AREA CABINETS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL,DOOR AND TRIM IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, LOWER WALL BASES & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500354

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE OF A BOX OF PAPERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE UNDER STAIRCASE,ON ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF SHELVING UNITS (PAINT CANS,WOOD,TRIM,ETC)ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND SHELVING UNIT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BEER COOLERS AND SEVERAL DEAD ON GLUE BOARDS UNDER BAR COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/16/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR AREA CABINETS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC BOWLS THAT AREN'T LEAD -FREE.MUST ELIMINATE USAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE USAGE OF REUSED PLASTIC FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACK -UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL,DOOR AND TRIM IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, LOWER WALL BASES & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497612

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352485

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130167

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND 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: Observed potentially hazardous foods without labels in freezer. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed peeling paint on threshold of door in rear of kitchen. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed fresh water pipe leaking in basement. Must repair and maintain.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116367

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102261

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND 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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932166

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND 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: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931441

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND 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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559317

Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO GUADALAJARA INC · 4350 S ASHLAND 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: OBSERVERED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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