Vista Hermosa Express

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 4, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Oct 26, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Aug 6, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink near three compartment sink without splash guard. Instructed to provide and maintain as a means of preventing contamination of clean dishes and utensils next to hand sink.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt and debris on shelving unit in rear prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris inside microwave. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing possible food contamination.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gasket seal on small prep cold hold unit broken. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak under handwashing sink at drain pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard lining on shelves in rear prep area and front food service area. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain as a means of preventing harboring of instects.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 20, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes on the prep tables, instructed to store in proper sanitizing solutions when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed shrimp in grocery bags in the freezer, instructed to store in proper food grade containers, or baggies/zip loc.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall behind the fryer not clean, instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jun 16, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Repair the opening in the wall of the washroom between the toilet and utility sink.

6. Jun 8, 2017 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unhygienic food handling practices by food handling employees. Observed employees use a common towel to remove food debris from their hands while preparing guacamole. Also, observed employees rinse their hands in the 3 compartment sink and dry them. Observed employees fail to use soap and towels while washing their hands. Also, observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods (tortillas, steak) by food handling employees. Management instructed that employees must use and follow hygienic food handling practices at all times and perform proper handwashing. Critical violation 7-38-010a.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1960904 on 9/21/16 not corrected: 38 - observed no utility sink on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

     Inspector’s note: The restroom door that opens into the food prep area is not self-closing. Must install a self-closing door device on the restroom door.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: The toilet tank cover is missing. Must provide.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

7. Sep 21, 2016 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed no drain board attached to the 3 compartment sink to properly drain washed utensils. Instructed to provide and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

8. Sep 14, 2016 Fail

   License · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Observed 10 large flies and a few bees inside of facility. Observed no pest control log book on site with illinois pest control license copy. Instructed to remove insects and obtain pest control log book. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager nor certificate posted. Instructed to obtain city of chicago certificate and have on premises at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the concentration of sanitizer for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed no drain board attached to the 3 compartment sink to properly drain washed utensils. Instructed to provide and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed no utility sink on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

9. Sep 2, 2016 No Entry

   License · No Entry

   No violations