Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for El Nuevo Langostino located at 3111 W Montrose Ave.


EL NUEVO LANGOSTINO

3111 W MONTROSE AVE , CHICAGO, IL, 60618


Inspection ID: 2572376. Canvass performed on 03/10/2023, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDSOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED | 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND SHELLFISH (OYSTERS, CLAMS) WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED OR CONSUMED FROM THE CONTAINER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. TOTAL VALUE $175.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B) CITATION ISSUED | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT, SUGAR ETC) | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 2 BURNER GAS STOVE CONNECTED INTO PROPANE TANK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Inspection ID: 2544599. License Re-Inspection performed on 11/23/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Inspection ID: 2544359. License performed on 11/18/2021, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FISH CRAB MEAT, AND SHRIMP STORED IN FREEZER THAT HAD NOT BEEN TURNED ON MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, 1 PREP COOLER, AND 1 BOX FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT AND NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM HOSE AT TOP OF INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALL NEAR DOOR IN BASEMENT THAT LEADS TO REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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