Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT on .
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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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307394
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
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS (3) IS SLOWLY DRAINING .CRITICAL 7-38-030. THE PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND UNABLE TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE IN BASEMENT SOUTH WALL AND 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CREW SPACE AND 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS NEXT TO MILK REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SELLING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. THE FRONT DOOR 1/4 GAP BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, SIDE DOOR 1/4 BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND BACK DOOR HAS A1/4 INCH GAP AROUND THE DOOR AND THE SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE GREASE DUMPSTER HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SOME ALONG THE SIDES. SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS.SERIOUS 7-38-020
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER/SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGER. SERIOUS 7-38-012.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. 1ST KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ALL WALK IN UNITS AND UP RIGHT UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED BOTH HOOD,FILTERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. IN REAR KITCHEN. HOLES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE LARGE WALL FAN NOT CLEAN IN PREP KITCHEN AREA ABOVE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434943
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
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREAS (3) IS SLOWLY DRAINING. CRITICAL 7-38-030 THE PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND UNABLE TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPOXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH WALL AND 40-50 MICE DROPPING IN THE CRAWL SPACE AND 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL NEXT TO MILK REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SELLING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. THE FRONT DOOR 1/4 GAP BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SIDE DOOR 1/4 BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND BACK DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AROUND THE DOOR AND THE SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS 7-38-020
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE GREASE DUMPSTER HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SOME ALONG THE SIDES.SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS .SERIOUS 7-38-020
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION BUSINESS IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND ONE CERTIFIED MANGER/SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANGER. SERIOUS 7-38-012
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABLE ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.1ST KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ALL WALK IN UNITS AND UP RIGHT UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED BOTH HOOD FILTERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM, ICE MACHINE, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASH ROOMS. IN REAR KITCHEN HOLES ALONG BASE BOARD IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE LARGE WASS FAN NOT CLEAN IN PREP KITCHEN AREA ABOVE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092507
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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT REACH-IN MILK COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT UPRIGHT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092496
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
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED APROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ALSO NOTED APROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS NEXT TO MILK REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SELLING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLOATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT REACH-IN MILK COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE WATER TANK ALSO NOTED SOME DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA AND FRONT FOOD SELLING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE DEMAGED CEILING TILES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT UPRIGHT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517686
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
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517678
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED LARGE COVERED CONTAINER OF APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 51.F TO 54.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES CHICKEN WAS COOKED SOMETIME THAT DAY. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF COOKED FOODS. OBSERVED ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF OTHER FOODS IN SAME COOLER. CHICKEN DISCARDED.
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE RINSING OUT DIRTY MOP INSIDE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS WERE SET UP TO WASH AND POTS BEING WASHED AT THE TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH AND SANITIZE SINK WITH BLEACH. REVIEWED THAT THEIR MOP SINK ON PREMISES IS THE ONLY SINK TO BE USED FOR MOPS.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS IN MENS WASHROOM.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS.PLASTIC BASKETS FILLED WITH READY TO EAT CHIPS STORED ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER, UNCOVERED, NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN SERVER STATION. ALL CHIPS DISCARDED. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE KITCHEN COOLER UNCOVERED. RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER SHREDDED, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. UNCOVERED RAW PORK STORED ON TOP OF CASE OF AVOCADOS AND UNCOVERED CILANTRO INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING FIRST HALF OF INSPECTION WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE RINSING MOPS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS NOTED ABOVE. MANAGEMENT WAS TELEPHONED UPON ARRIVAL AND INITIAL INSPECTION. BUSINESS IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER/SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGER.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-21-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. #32-MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DIRTY/DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT DRY RICE/BEANS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250846
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
Tag RemovalPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250212
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: . MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. IN REAR KITCHEN. HOLES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILE IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES AT CAULKING IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE PREP TABLES AND MEAT GRINDER
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
234149
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: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. KITCHEN TALL TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOUND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN @51.4 INSIDE. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED @ 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATLY 15LBS COOKED CHICKEN @51.4 & 44.7F. 15LBS COOKED BEANS @50.5F. 1DZ STUFFED PEPPERS @45.9F. 40LBS COOKED GROUND BEEF @46.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS AND PANS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION OR RINSE AT SINK. INSTRUCTED AND DEMONSTRATED PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT DINING ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE, INSIDE LOWER ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS HELD. MACHINE HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H. ALSO, OBSERVED PLASTIC BASKETS FILLED WITH READY TO EAT CHIPS STORED ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER, UNCOVERED, NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN SERVER STATION. ALL CHIPS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. IN REAR KITCHEN. HOLES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL TILE IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES AT CAULKING IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE PREP TABLES AND MEAT GRINDER.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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