What is EL Buen Valle Restaurant's health inspection score?

EL Buen Valle Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Buen Valle Restaurant last inspected?

EL Buen Valle Restaurant was last inspected on October 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Buen Valle Restaurant have?

EL Buen Valle Restaurant has 82 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Buen Valle Restaurant safe to eat at?

EL Buen Valle Restaurant has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL Buen Valle Restaurant serve?

EL Buen Valle Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Buen Valle Restaurant

Name: EL Buen Valle Restaurant
Address: 4114 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 61

4114 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/21/2025

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #408 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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10 inspections

Last: Oct 21, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

8.2

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4114 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

3 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

21 basic

Mar

Mar 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

20 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Oct

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Recent Inspection2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Oct 25

Recent Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE HAS EXPIRED CERTIFICATE POSTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE, THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11// NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14// NOTED ORANGE AND WHITE WHIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/ PREP AREA AND FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115// OBSERVED ENCLOSED AREA TO DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN. NOTED TOOLS, SCRAP WOOD, DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT SCATTERED IN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN THE GROUNDS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DUMPSTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114// OBSERVED BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE MACHINE AND BROKEN CHEST COOLER.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FOR PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED - ICE BUILD-UP REMOVED, CARDBOARD REMOVED. HOWEVER, VIOLATIONS 57 AND 58 ARE NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2625199 DATED 10/10/2025: (57) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. (58) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED SHRIMP, COOKED CHICKEN IN GREEN SAUCE, BEANS AND PORK) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 50 LBS VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED ORANGE AND WHITE WHIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/ PREP AREA AND FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. WHEN TESTING DRAINAGE FROM SINK, WATER WAS DRAINED FROM MIDDLE SINK AND FLOWED INTO EMPTY SANITIZING SINK. ALSO NOTED A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR - RESTORING PROPER DRAINAGE. RECOMMENDS HAVING GREASE TRAP CLEANED/ SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED ENCLOSED AREA TO DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN. NOTED TOOLS, SCRAP WOOD, DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT SCATTERED IN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN THE GROUNDS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DUMPSTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE MACHINE AND BROKEN CHEST COOLER.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2613914 CONDUCTED ON 3/17/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED:(49) NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. (55) OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE (57) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. (58) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med10 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS THAT ARE REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL FOODS WHICH WERE NOT DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, AS WELL AS ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High11 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT NOT EXTENDING TO ALL 3 SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FAUCET THAT WILL BE ABLE TO EXTEND TO ALL 3 SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, AS WELL AS ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE MAKING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TORTA SANDWICH. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TOMATOES, LETTUCE, CHEESE AND BREAD TO MAKE SANDWICH. MUST WEAR GLOVES WHEN COMING IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED AL PASTOR AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 83.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, AS WELL AS ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND THE WALL BASE STRIP PEELING OFF THE WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REATTACH WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPEN SEEMS, CRACKS, AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556556 ON 6/1/22: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE BOTTOM OF A STORAGE TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. COCKROACH ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TODAY 6/8/22. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND FLAT TOP GRILL, BEHIND THE SOFA BENCH IN THE REAR KITCHEN, AND UNDERNEATH AND ON THE PREP TABLE ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med5 Basic

10 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 46F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED SHRIMP, SALSA, PICO, BEEF BARBACOA, AND PORK FOUND AT TEMPERATURES FROM 46F TO 50F INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER. LARGE AND TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SOUP, AND SEALED PLASTIC BAGS OF COOKED RICE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES FROM 48F TO 52F INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED AN INCORRECT MENU CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT-FITTING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE BOTTOM OF A STORAGE TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS AND ON STORAGE TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL/CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FOUR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOLE AND WALL BASE TILES, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

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