EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT

Address: 2558 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Mar 10, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (30 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Mar 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVD BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE BATHROOMS IN DINING AREA
• Pass — Fri Apr 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11/NOTED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MAIN
• Fail — Fri Apr 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CE
• Pass — Tue Oct 25 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. | 48. W
• Fail — Thu Oct 13 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING AT MIDDLE PREP AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORI
• Pass — Thu May 20 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD/ TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. TABLE/CUTTING BOARD MU
• Fail — Mon May 17 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 88F IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONT
• Pass — Fri Aug 28 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF E
• Fail — Thu Aug 20 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA,SECOND REAR KITCHEN.SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AT ALL
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Oct 29 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDA
• Fail — Fri Oct 25 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRI
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jan 28 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. P
• Pass — Mon Mar 19 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABEL MUST PROPERLY LABEL I
• Pass — Fri Dec 15 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COU
• Pass — Tue Apr 11 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND
• Pass — Thu Mar 30 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jan 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GO OUTSIDE TO DUMP THE TRASH AND RETURN TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHO
• Pass — Wed Jun 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO O
• Pass — Mon Jun 27 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO O
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jun 20 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE TOP SECTION OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES ON THE TOP

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