Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for Eto'o located at 1373 E 53rd St.


ETO'O

1373 E 53RD ST , CHICAGO, IL, 60615


Inspection ID: 2593939. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 05/03/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO DISHES SITTING ON A METAL RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM FLOORS, LININGS AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. | 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DBRIS ON AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAP ALSO NOTED SMELL COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAPS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT SERVICE AND HAVE UNITS CLEANED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ISSUES.

Inspection ID: 2593538. Canvass performed on 04/26/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER STORAGE AREA IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE REAR WHERE THE REST ROOM IS LOCATED. OBSERVED ANOTHER 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE PRIOR TO RETURN INSPECTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO DISHES SITTING ON A METAL RACK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED A LINER ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. ISTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM FLOORS, LININGS AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. | 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DBRIS ON AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAP ALSO NOTED SMELL COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAPS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT SERVICE AND HAVE UNITS CLEANED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ISSUES. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #57 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND #58 FOOD ALLERGEN NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED FROM REPORT #2583972 DATE 10/24/23. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDTION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090

Inspection ID: 2568190. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 12/07/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS IN KITCHEN, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK AREA WHERE NEEDED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Inspection ID: 2567820. Canvass performed on 11/30/2022, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISPENSING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED, 0 PPM OBTAINED; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. MACHINE MUST DISPENSE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND A REINSPECTION MADE BY CDPH. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. 60-70 MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE HALLWAY AREA, ON FLOOR NEXT TO STORAGE CART BY THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER ON THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BACKSPLASH ON REAR OF STOVE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, FRYER AND GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS IN KITCHEN, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK AREA WHERE NEEDED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Inspection ID: 2366059. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 03/19/2020, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/ | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 2078840. License Re-Inspection performed on 08/22/2017, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: BARRIER INSTALLED IN FRONT PREP AREA. | 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINKS INSTALLED IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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