5411 Empanadas

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Inspections

1. Oct 9, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

2. May 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

3. Nov 16, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY HAS PLACED VINYL WALLPAPER OVER PEELED PAINT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT PEELED/CHIPPED PAINT MUST BE REMOVED AND TO PLACE MATERIAL THAT FITS THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

4. Nov 2, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12 (A): ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT THE TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PROPER HOT AND COLD WATER WAS PROPERLY SUPPLIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY HAS PLACED VINYL WALLPAPER OVER PEELED PAINT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT PEELED/CHIPPED PAINT MUST BE REMOVED AND TO PLACE MATERIAL THAT FITS THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

5. Oct 26, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12 (A): ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PROPER HOT AND COLD WATER IS PROPERLY SUPPLIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-203.12: A THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-203.11: NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK

6. Sep 21, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     9/2022 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK EXCEEDED 137F. NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     A THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     THE RETENTION TANK FOR WASTEWATER UNDER THE TRUCK IS UNABLE TO OPEN. CAP MUST BE EASILY OPENED TO CONVEY SEWAGE PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK

7. Mar 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jun 30, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE WINDOW SCREEN AND THE WINDOW FRAME. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE WINDOW SCREEN AND WINDOW FRAME.

9. Oct 7, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO REQUIRED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS IN TRUCK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY IN TRUCK. PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. Jun 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED 250 LBS OF BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PORK EMPENADADAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 106F TO 120F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCD FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. VALUED AT $250.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT THE HAND-SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

11. Sep 26, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(B-5) ALLERGEN INGREDIENT INFORMATION LABEL MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING BOX WITH EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION WRAPPED IN DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE. HOT HOLDING UNIT EXTERIOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 INTERIOR OF THE REAR ROLLING DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

12. Jun 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

13. Oct 5, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

14. Sep 21, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      REAR OVERHEAD DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. FOOD WINDOW SCREEN WITH HOLE IN THE SCREEN. MUST REPLACE SCREEN, MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. NO XEROX COPY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK.

15. Oct 14, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

16. Oct 7, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      HEAT SOURCE FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT APPROVED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

17. Sep 30, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Fail.

18. Nov 13, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

19. Nov 12, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      THE SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE SCREENED PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" OPENINGS ON SIDES OF INSTALLED SCREENS MUST USE DURABLE MATERIAL TO ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY TO TIGHT FITTING.

20. Nov 5, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. UPDATED COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE,MAP LOCATOR INDICATING THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS MFD TRUCK.ALSO,THE SERVICE WINDOWS MUST BE SCREENED AND THE DRIVER/PASSENGER DOORS TO THE MFD TRUCK AT CORNERS MUST BE RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT THE BASE SURFACE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK INSIDE THE MFD TRUCK.