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El Bosque
6705 LAFAYETTE AVE W

Food Service Establishment

StatusLicensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number360651
OwnerEl Bosque Inc
Complexity levelHigh
Review frequencyEvery 335 days

9 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

07-01-2025
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

06-04-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
4 violations cited :
Code 5-203.11
Handwashing lavatories not conveniently located
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) A HANDWASHING SINK or an approved automatic handwashing unit shall be provided as necessary for their convenient use by EMPLOYEES in areas specified and not fewer than the number of HANDWASHING SINKS required by LAW shall be provided. (Pf) (B) If APPROVED, when FOOD exposure is limited and HANDWASHING SINKS are not conveniently available, such as in some mobile or TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS or at some VENDING MACHINE LOCATIONS, EMPLOYEES may use chemically treated towelettes for handwashing.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 4-302.12
Food thermometer(s) not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 4-302.14
Sanitizer test kit not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code MFL289.2129
Person-in-charge missing
FULL FOOD CODE:
Sec. 2129. (1) All food establishments shall employ a minimum of 1 managerial employee as a food safety manager, who must be an individual who is currently certified under a personnel certification program accredited by the American National Standards Institute, utilizing the Conference for Food Protection standards: (2) Beginning January 14, 2017 and every 5 years thereafter, a certified food safety manager who supervises the operations of a food service establishment shall have completed a food safety training program containing an allergen awareness component that has been approved by the department. A food service establishment shall retain records on the site of the food service establishment documenting compliance of its certified food safety managers with this subsection.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025

04-26-2022
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
1 violation cited :
Code 6-501.14
Ventilation system not clean
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
Core
Not corrected

03-23-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
3 violations cited :
Code 5-501.17
Covered waste receptacle(s) in public restroom not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.14
Ventilation system not clean
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-201.16
Wall/ceiling covering(s) not attached
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are EASILY CLEANABLE. (B) Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and SEALED to provide a SMOOTH, nonabsorbent, EASILY CLEANABLE surface.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025

11-23-2020
Complaint

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

11-20-2020
Complaint

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

11-15-2019
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
5 violations cited :
Code 4-302.12
Food thermometer(s) not available
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 6-201.16
Wall/ceiling covering(s) not attached
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are EASILY CLEANABLE. (B) Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and SEALED to provide a SMOOTH, nonabsorbent, EASILY CLEANABLE surface.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.14
Ventilation system not clean
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. (B) If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or unLAWful discharge.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-204.112
Thermometer(s) refrigeration not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display (EXCEPT, heat lamps, cold plates, steam tables, or other equipment where it is not practical). (C) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (D) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1C or 2F in the intended range of use. (Pf)
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025
Code 5-501.17
Covered waste receptacle(s) in public restroom not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Core
Not corrected

10-30-2018
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
3 violations cited :
Code 4-204.112
Thermometer(s) refrigeration not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display (EXCEPT, heat lamps, cold plates, steam tables, or other equipment where it is not practical). (C) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (D) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1C or 2F in the intended range of use. (Pf)
Core
Not corrected
Code 5-501.17
Covered waste receptacle(s) in public restroom not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-501.11
Equipment in poor repair
FULL FOOD CODE:
EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code.
Core
Not corrected

07-28-2017
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
3 violations cited :
Code 4-302.14
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FULL FOOD CODE:
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 6-301.14
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FULL FOOD CODE:
A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
Core
Not corrected
Code 3-305.11
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FULL FOOD CODE:
FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor, unless otherwise approved.
Core
Corrected on 10-15-2025
About inspections
A restaurant is compliant when zero Priority or Priority Foundation violations are cited during an inspection, or when all are corrected; Core violations will be reviewed at the next routine inspection and are not required to be corrected to be in compliance.

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Built using open data | Site last updated 10-15-2025 with inspection data thru 09-22-2025.