El Barzon Restaurant Inc, 3002 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: El Barzon Restaurant Inc
Address: 3002 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Mar 16, 2012
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 3, 2010 100
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE [multiple violations]
Nov 5, 2010 0
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 5, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 6, 2011 50
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 25, 2011 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 16, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 3, 2010

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR FREEZER.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CAN OPENER, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Nov 5, 2010

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NO HAND WASHING SINK, MUST PROPERLY INSTALL SINK WITH HOT/COLD WATER.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE RETENTION TANK.
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER.

Nov 5, 2010

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTINGS BOARDS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILLS, FREEZERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT DINING ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Jun 6, 2011

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 50.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS CACTUS 57.6F,BEEF 51.5F,SLICED HAM 49.9F,MASA 46.5F,RAW EGGS 48.6F,STEAK 66.9F,PORK 50.8F,CHICKEN 52.7F,DICED TOMATOE 49.0F,STEAK 46.0F-52.5F,RICE 45.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX.120 LBS.$240.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERTS(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN PREP COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DINING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DOOR TRIM AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Jul 25, 2011

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERTS(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN PREP COOLER.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DOOR TRIM AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Mar 16, 2012

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLER.
CLEAN UNDER GRILL AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL. CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE WORN SCREEN AT REAR SCREEN DOOR (DOOR NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS. STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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