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EL RODEO, INC.

4300 S MOZART ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Grocery Store

10 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • 3-304.12 OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN STOVE/FRYER AREA AND PREP AREA ON COOLER HANDLES AND FOOD SLATTERS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED COLLECTION OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN BACKYARD AT REAR DRIVEWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR CLUTTER.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN STOVE/FRYER AREA AND PREP AREA ON COOLER HANDLES AND FOOD SLATTERS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED COLLECTION OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN BACKYARD AT REAR DRIVEWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR CLUTTER.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT IN COOKING ROOM WITH DEEP DARK MARKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON TOILETS AND SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED NEAR THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD GRIME ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF GRIME.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 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.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON GROUND REAR YARD AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  6. Canvass

    18 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOODS WITH NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADDRESS ,WEIGHT AND PHONE NUMBER ON REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS AND SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM CUTTING BOARDS AND COUNTER TOPS.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES ON DISH RACKS AND INVERT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,GARBAGE CANS,ROLLING CART,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,GRINDER,DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/BUTCHER AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,GREASE AND ITEMS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR ,CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ANS SALES FLOOR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR ELECTRICAL/FOOD STRAGE AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 : CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLDEGED HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH 1ST BASIN. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EACH BASIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIOERITY FOUNDATION
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN
  9. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT EACH HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • FOUND CHORIZO AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, HANGING ON RACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT, WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. FACILITY PROVIDED LAB LETTER DATED 4/6/09 FROM MEAT INDUSTRY LABORATORIES. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND MUST HAVE A RECORD VERIFYING THE PH AND AW FROM A CERTIFIED LAB (AND NO CHANGE IN PROCESS). OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL CHORIZO DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
      • SEE VIOLATION # 29.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED ALL CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ALONG DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT ALEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS IN THIS AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
  10. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.(PHOTO GIVEN)