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NEVERIA LA FLOR DE MAYO 2

1819 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NEVERIA LA FLOR DE MAYO 2 has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 18, 2015. The most recent inspection, on March 29, 2018, found no infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2017. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 20, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2016. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 27, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on August 28, 2017. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. THERE WAS A BOWL INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE NOTHING IN, ON OR IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND TO USE IT FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • THERE WAS NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE THE DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, PALETAS, CHIPS, ETC.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CUT FRUIT IN FREEZER WITH GROCERY BAGS. NOT FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS, MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • PREMISES ASKED FOR EXTENTION SNEEZE GUARD ORDERED 38 FEET TOTAL LENGHT, 22" HEIGHT, AND 10" TOP 1/4 CLEAN SAFETY GLASS. TO BE INSTALLED BY 7/15/2016.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUTPROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, PALETAS,CHIPS, ETC.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CUT FURIT IN FREEZER BAGS/ NOT FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
  6. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED THE ICECREAM NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS. NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA, ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE BARIER OR MOVE TOPPING FOR THE ICECREAM RACK, CUSTOMER CAN OPEN WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE WORKING NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD/ BARIER FROM CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005a.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM REPORT #1588375 DATED 11/09/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 2/9/2016. #34 CLEAN FLOORS NEAR FURNACE ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT. # 35 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND #41 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABELING.PALETAS,CHIPS ETC.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CUT FRUIT IN FREEZER IN A GROCERY BAG/ NOT A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS, MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER THE MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS OPEN PIPE REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE AND RECEMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR YARD/REAR OF BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. OBSERVED THREE LARGE , 1 SMALL PROPANE TANK IN BASEMENT ABOVE BUSINESS AND 4 APARTMENTS 2 REAR/2 FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS NEAR FURNACE ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
  8. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LARGE 2" HOLE ON TOP LEFT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL BOXES OF TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT PTRAP AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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