Aguela's Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 10, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge of sanitation manager training at the time of inspection.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Oberved rust build up on shelves in two-door reach in cooler in prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair/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 the basement employee restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle in restroom at all times.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation manager certificate on site at the inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times tcs foods (beef, beans) are being prepared or served. (certified manager arrived on site before end of inspection). Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on site for food handler employee. Instructed pic in charge to instruct food handlers to obtain certificates, training, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for manager. Instructed person in charge that anyone with city of chicago sanitiation certificate must obtain allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. May 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13- observed certified food manager without allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. May 5, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to add handwash signage to basement restroom.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Missing consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder on the menu for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked. Instructed to provide a disclosure by asterick on the menu for all items (eggs any style, steak) that can be ordered undercooked or raw and add a footnote reminder statement on the menu that reads *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw. Consuming undercooked or raw foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. (refer to cdph consumer advisory guide on cdph website) priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (rice and beans). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at drainpipe on three compartment sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing cover for trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager without allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Sep 8, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations