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EL ASADERO COLOMBIANO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL ASADERO COLOMBIANO 4800-4802 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Restaurant
May 22, 2025 Canvass License #2647310
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SPICES, SEASONING AND FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR,REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT FRONT ICE MACHINE VENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR CEMENT AT DISHROOM,REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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