PASS
Risk 1 (High)
EL JARDIN RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 14, 2025
Canvass
License #32881
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on May 14, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND SINK. WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR, BUT HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED LEAKING BASE OF FAUCET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE BAR AREA TO HAVE HANDLES OF THE FAUCET THAT ARE LEAKING FROM BOTH HANDLES WHEN EITHER WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MULTIPLE LEAKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND SINK. WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR, BUT HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED LEAKING BASE OF FAUCET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE BAR AREA TO HAVE HANDLES OF THE FAUCET THAT ARE LEAKING FROM BOTH HANDLES WHEN EITHER WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MULTIPLE LEAKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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