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EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT

2558 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613427

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVD BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE BATHROOMS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WOODEN SHELF USED NEXT TO REAR WHITE STANDING COOLER/FREEZER COMBO TO NOT BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF BELOW THE 2 COMP SINK IN REAR TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND EXPOSING RAW WOOD AND ROUGH SURFACES. OBSERVED 2 SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSOBENT REPLACEMENTS FOR DAMAGED/NOT SMOOTH SHELVES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LEAK FROM BASE OF SPOUT AT 3 COMP SINK AND LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED STUDS AND PEELED OFF FRP PANEL NEXT TO TOILET IN THE MENS BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO ENCASE ALL EXPOSED STUDS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME PERSONAL ITEMS, BAGS, AND SWEATERS STORED NEXT TO AND ON BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE EMPLOYEES STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150574

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N 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 READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABEL MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED INSIDE UP RIGHT 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAITAIN. STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129295

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON WEST WALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DETACHED CEILING TILE HANGING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, SEAL HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010160

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N 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 FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND SELL BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACK AND PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, SEAT COVERS ARE DAMAGED (HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE)IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. REMOVE TAPE FROM SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED COUNTER-TOP AT FRONT COUNTER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB IN LADIES ROOM,. ALSO, REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BUCKET BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009596

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N 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 FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND SELL BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACK AND PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, SEAT COVERS ARE DAMAGED (HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE)IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. REMOVE TAPE FROM SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED COUNTER-TOP AT FRONT COUNTER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB IN LADIES ROOM,. ALSO, REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BUCKET BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981927

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GO OUTSIDE TO DUMP THE TRASH AND RETURN TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. ALSO, ANOTHER EMPLOYEES WAS OBSERVED USING HER CLOTHES TO CLEAN HER HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER ON THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WHILE HANDLING FOOD, AND TO DISCUSS WITH STAFF THE IMPORTANCE OF WASHING HANDS AFTER ALL NON FOOD ACTIVITIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) (B)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND SELL BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACK AND PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, SEAT COVERS ARE DAMAGED (HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE)IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. REMOVE TAPE FROM SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE SOUTH WALL IS NOT CLEAN. UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. HOLE IN NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP NEXT TO THE STOVE. CEILING VENT OVER PREP TABLE AND IN REAR TOILET ROOM HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937791

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND 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 ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE RIGHT WELL OF THE SALSA COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LIGHT GRAY COLORED STAINS ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: WHITE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937640

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND 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 ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE RIGHT WELL OF THE SALSA COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LIGHT GRAY COLORED STAINS ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING ON THE MAIN COOK LINE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE WHITE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933072

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND 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: OBSERVED THAT THE TOP SECTION OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES ON THE TOP SHELF. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THE TOP COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE TOP COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)(NO CITATION ISSUED).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, SAUSAGE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE RIGHT WELL OF THE SALSA COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LIGHT GRAY COLORED STAINS ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE WHITE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561316

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N 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: BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY FOODS SUCH AS RICE,BEANS, PEPPERS MUST HAVE A LABEL OUTIDE THE CONTAINER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN GUARD OF TH 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN( WITH FOOD CRUMBS).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE PATIO TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS FOR THE CUSTOMER. (DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WASH CLOTHS USED FOR CLEANING AND WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANTIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497260

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND AVE

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

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 CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK ALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULK ARE ALL WORN OUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALL CONTAINERS WITH COOKED FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRACKED/DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490533

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND 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: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS IN THE DINING AREA CLOSED TO THE ICE MACHINE. PORTABLE YELLOW MOP SINK IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL CHEMICALS,CHLOROX AND PINE SOLS BOTTLES ARE STORED UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESIBLE TO WASH HANDS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE THE PORTABLE MOP SINK AND ALL THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK ALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULK ARE ALL WORN OUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALL CONTAINERS WITH COOKED FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CRACKED/DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307399

Location recorded for this inspection · EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT · 2558 N ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 71168.

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