El Alegre Burrito, 7193 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: El Alegre Burrito
Address: 7193 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Sep 10, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Feb 19, 2010 50
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 11, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 29, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 10, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 19, 2010

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD/LOOSE CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AND RECAULK.
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. FOUND NO SANITIZER AT THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEES WASHING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT IMPROPER SET-UP. INTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY WITH 100 PPM (CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). MUST ALSO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED (7-38-030)
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AFTER 20 MINUTES HOT WATER WAS REPLENISHED. RECOMMEND TO PROVIDE LARGER HOT WATER TANK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED (7-38-030)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING.

Oct 11, 2011

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.(NOT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SODA MACHINE).
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK ,CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INSIDE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER,WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS.
MUST ELEVATE ALL BOTTLED WATER, SODAS AND OTHER STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER 6' OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND DATED.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. FAN COVER OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 29, 2012

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Walls in men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Instructed owner that pest control logbook must be provided by licensed pest control company with all required documents available during time of inspection. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Sep 10, 2012

Violation #35 now corrected.
Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #34 now corrected.

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