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El Rodeo, Inc.

July 24, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY IN THE FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON GROUND REAR YARD AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568123 ON 12/7/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #39-MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE IN SHELVING UNITS. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM CUTTING BOARDS AND COUNTERTOPS. #44-MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES ON RACKS AND INVERT. #47-OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. #47-MUST REPLACE WORN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. #51-MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK., #55-MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER AREA, UNUSED STEAM TABLE, CASHIER BOOTH, STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITAION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 7, 2022: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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