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Restaurant: El Chisme Rest Inc
Address: 3322 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Aug 13, 2012

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All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY METAL SHELVING UNIT AND BOTTOM PANEL AND LEGS OF PIZZA PREP TABLE, AT PIZZA PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXPOSED SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. ALSO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT COOKING AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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 REPAIR MAIN 3PART SINK FAUCET AT MAIN KITCHEN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. SOILED AND CLEAN APRONS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING AND AROUND PIPES AT MAIN KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH COOKING AREAS. ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER.

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY METAL SHELVING UNIT AND BOTTOM PANEL AND LEGS OF PIZZA PREP TABLE AT PIZZA PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVEN, LARGE MIXER, CAN OPENER AND FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES AND CABINET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING AT MAIN KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN FILTERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 REPAIR 2PART SINK FAUCET AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN SALSA COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AT HOOD,CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNITS.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

SEEPAGE OF WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF ONE THREE COMP SINK TO THE OTHER; REPAIR BY WELDING TOGETHER. (TWO THREE COMP SINKS ON PREMISES)
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR CHICKEN COOLER TO ELIMINATE ODOR, CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELF AND IN PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDER SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN COOLER, THE FRYER AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH.
CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN COOLER. THE FRYER AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH.
CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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