El RINCON DEL SABOR

Inspection ID: 2572477. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 03/14/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN STANDING WATER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONTAINER WITH CONTINUOUS WATER.

Inspection ID: 2572139. Canvass performed on 03/07/2023, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. | 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN MOP SINK CLOSET, IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET, IN FRONT OF ELECTRICAL BREAKER, BEHIND SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONRTOL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A SERVICE REPORT DATED ON 7-2-2021 FROM DONT BUG ME PEST CONTROL. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED. | 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN STANDING WATER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONTAINER WITH CONTINUOUS WATER. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inspection ID: 2565670. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 10/20/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
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Inspection ID: 2362558. Canvass performed on 02/20/2020, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED - | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM ICE CREAM PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER. | 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP) AND TO MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND ROLLING UTILITY BAKERY CARTS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM MOP SINK STORAGE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2345613 DATED:11/14/2019 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. - Feb 14, 2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection ID: 2345613. Canvass performed on 11/14/2019, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (GELATIN, BREADS, DESSERTS) NOT LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED PALETAS THAT ARE NOT MADE ON THE PREMISES NOT FULLY PREPACKAGED AND LABELED BY THE MANUFACTURER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD NOT PREPARED ON THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED AND PACKAGED PROPERLY. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITZER WHEN NOT IN USE. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Inspection ID: 2230072. Canvass performed on 10/22/2018, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE AND DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE COOKING AREA AND THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11: OBSERVED A NON-MECHANICAL COOLER BEING USED AS A HOT HOLD DEVICE FOR TAMALES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A HOT HOLD DEVICE THAT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 135 OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING THE COOLERS FROM PREMISE. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. | 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11(A): OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS BEING DIRECTLY STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11(A)(2): OBSERVED TAMALES IN THE COOLERS STORED IN PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK FOR INSPECTION. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE TOILET ROOM. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA, AND DRY WALL FOR THE BACKSPLASH TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOKING GRILL) FROM PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASES, BEHIND/UNDER EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVING FOR ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREAS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14: MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GRADE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Inspection ID: 2015546. License performed on 10/16/2017, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Damaged floor tiles in kitchen prep area by 3 compartment sink. shall be repaired/replaced. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Mop sink was missing back flow preventer, must provide backflow preventer to mop sink. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.