Acero de la Cruz

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 20, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 3rd floor staff washroom handwash sink water push button with less than 15 seconds running water time when pushed. Instructed manager must recalibrate said handwash sink push button to a minimal 15 seconds running water time.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

2. Sep 26, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. Sep 20, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Crates are used as elevation in the walk-in cooler. The facility must remove from use and replace with equipment that is durable and easily cleanable, meeting food standards.

     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 debris found on fan guard of an ac unit in window in back prep area. The facility must be clean and maintained.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate was posted nor provided on site for the present manager on duty. No valid doccumentation on premises. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Sep 17, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Sep 9, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 9-8-20 inspection # 2386890. Violation # 49. Observed steam kettles used for soup cooking to be bigger than 3 compartment sink(or dish machine) and cant be submerged in wash water in sink.must provide cleaning procedure for each separate piece of food-contact equipment with description how to be cleaned in place and/or must submit the procedures to cdph at food@cityofchicago.org for approval or present procedure to department representative prior inspection for on site review and approval. Priority violation. No citation issued.7-42-090. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no trash can with lid inside unisex employee restroom.must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Sep 8, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in employee restrooms . Must obtain, repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed steam kettles used for soup cooking to be bigger than 3 compartment sink(or dish machine) and cant be submerged in wash water in sink.must provide cleaning procedure for each separate piece of food-contact equipment with description how to be cleaned in place and/or must submit the procedures to cdph at food@cityofchicago.org for approval or present procedure to department representative prior inspection for on site review and approval.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Facility uses high temperature sanitizing dish machine and doesn't have proper temperature measuring irreversible registering temperature indicator or thermometer that shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature during hot water sanitation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

7. Feb 28, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Apr 24, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Observed microwave unclean in cafeteria with food debris. Must clean and maintain.