El Milagro

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 8, 2021 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

2. Jun 17, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TAPE OVER TORN/DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

     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: : 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP/RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jun 10, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice on premises. Observed over 75 mice droppings on stairway leading to second floor and on second floor storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation7-38-020 (a). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed tape over torn/damaged door gaskets in reach in cooler in main service area. Instructed manager to properly repair and maintain.

     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 missing/damaged ceiling tiles in main prep/retail area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Dec 15, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must discontinue using milk crates as storage racks in prep areas, instructed to provide proper racks for food and equipment storage, 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: Found broken door gaskets on multiple coolers, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide covered trash cans in women's toilet room for feminine hygiene products, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean loose food debris from floors in prep area, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dust accumulation from ceiling vents in prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light in prep area, instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Sep 7, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no employee health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority-foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrheal.must provide and maintain.(priority-foundation no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed no date marking on corn stored inside of walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.120 must repair or replace leaky compressor line in walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must clean food and dust build up from lower cashier booths.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 must clean food debris build up from floor in prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must replace missing ceiling tiles on sales floor and missing upper wall tile in prep area

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must replace burntout lights in prep area

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Oct 17, 2017 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

7. Apr 27, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floor in masa walk in cooler in need of cleaning and removing of all water. Must be kept clean and dry.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Air vent above tortilla boxes in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Clean and maintain.

8. Oct 21, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the masa area not clean, instructed to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the masa storage hallway peeling, instructed to remove and reseal.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields above open masa bins, instructed to provide.

9. Oct 6, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · 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: Observed accumulated dust on the vents located in the selling floor area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

10. Nov 21, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Nov 14, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 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 poor hygenic practices by food hanlder. Female employee eating masa (used hand to pick up, placed in mouth, and eating) while preparing, handling and serving masa (open food) to customers. Also same employee with excessive pink, watery eyes, and rubbing eyes while handling masa. Employee states has sinus infection and crying. Instd mgr to have employee refrain from working/handling food when ill. Citation issued 7-38-010a critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: All four dumpsters overflowing with exposed garbage, lids unable to close. Instd to clean and maintain area and have lids tight fitting at all times. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

12. Dec 12, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The northeast corner of the store has some wet seepage from the wall oppisite the kitchen, clean and repair the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The rear door arch and metal supports above the masa grinder are chipping, reseal areas to control paint chips and ease sanitation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen sink has a small leak, repair the leak.

13. Dec 6, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

14. May 3, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER & VENTILATION VENTS IN LOBBY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES & WALL BASES,WALL TRIM,HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR CENTER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO CEILING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS ABOVE EQUIPMENT.

15. Jan 5, 2010 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL, AND REPLACE CEILING PANEL THRU-OUT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 EXPOSED SINK PIPES.