El Pichiz

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 21, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Feb 15, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 10 lbs of cooked beef mixed with potatoes at 52.2f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 10 lbs at $45. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter, and food debris on the walls and floors, especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non-cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are prepped (such as beef). The certified manager certificate on site had expired on 8/23, and also certified manager martha hernandez arrived on site at 3:30 pm. Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times. Priority foundation violation 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 certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times

     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 on site at the time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Mar 22, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain minor slime build up located interior of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on bulk food containers (sugar, spices, rice, beans). Instructed to label with common name to properly identify.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored directly in ice located in ice bin. Instructed to store scoop in clean and dry container when not being used.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must install self closing device on toilet room door.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed paint chipping on walls in toilet room right next to toilet and above hand sink. Must scrape off and repaint or properly seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean