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EL MILAGRO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

EL MILAGRO 3050-3052 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
May 3, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection License #43519
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 LID OF GREASE TRAP IN MAIN PREP AREA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER,MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER,TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER & MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER,RAW WOOD SHELF IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO 2- COMP SINK,1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT,DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE A SIGN ON 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GARBAGE CANS,FANGUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,DEEP FRYER.PREP TABLES.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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 MAIN PREP AREA,2ND FL. EMPLOYEES WOMEN.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN 2ND FL.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES,WALL IN REAR REP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR,HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA & DAMAGED WALL TILES,LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS IN REAR AREA & WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN DINING AREA,1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS,FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3- COMP SINK.THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,DRAIN LINE AT STEAMER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,DRAIN LINE AT STEAMER TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

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