ECUADOR RESTAURANT INC

2923 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

16 inspections

1. Canvass1 oct. 2025

   5 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 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
     • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. PIC INDICATED MOP WATER IS DISPOSING OF MOP WATER ON EXTERIOR OF FACILITY IN AN OUTDOOR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SINK; WITH AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER AND PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMANS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
2. Canvass4 oct. 2024

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED GASKETS AT KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE PARTIALLY MISSING AND IN POOR-REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF INTERIOR CAVITY OF 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED CLEAN WIPING CLOTH WITH RUBBER BANDS USED AS A TIE AND HOSE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTH AND RUBBER BANDS AND REPLACE WITH PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS EASILY-CLEANABLE SUCH AS A RUBBER HOSE OR EXTENDED FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass23 janv. 2023

   2 infractions

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED 2-CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS NOT MAINTAINED/LIGHT COVER DOES NOT REACH END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREA TABLE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER CEILING LIGHT END CAPS OR CEILING LIGHT COVER/BARRIER ABOVE PREP AREA TABLE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES.
4. Canvass24 mars 2022

   1 infraction

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED MOST FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
5. Canvass26 févr. 2021

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS (X2) ABOVE PREP AREA FRYERS TOO SHORT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE ADEQUATELY SHIELDED.
6. Canvass25 sept. 2019

   9 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST REMOVE GLASSES LINED UP AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AWAY FROM THE PUBLIC AND STORE PROPERLY.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN ELEVATED REAR STORAGE AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2200691 8/8/18 NOT CORRECTED #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
7. Canvass8 août 2018

   4 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • - OBSERVED THE SMALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
8. Canvass22 nov. 2017

   3 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE/OR USED BY DATE.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRON BAR AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass19 mai 2017

   4 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
10. Canvass29 juin 2016

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
11. Canvass27 juill. 2015

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN MEETS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADES BAGS ONLY.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
12. Canvass23 oct. 2014

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE CARDBOARD USED AS A SHELF LINER ON TOP OF THE STOVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND EXPOSED RAW WOOD FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
13. Canvass28 mars 2014

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
14. Canvass22 avr. 2013

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM KITCHEN WHERE THE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ARE STORED AND A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AREA,ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE HOOD FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.ALSO,A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE STATION FRONT AREA.
15. Canvass11 sept. 2012

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FOOD PANTRY AREA
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
16. Canvass16 mai 2011

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN FOOD PANTRY TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,REMOVE SOILED ALUMINUM FOILS FROM SHELVINGS AT KITCHEN AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOOR DIRTY BENEATH HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR 2ND LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA.