LA BARCA LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

3109 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

5 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Apr 2024.

Last inspected Apr 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
24
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH ENTIRE BAR COUNTER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

APR 12
2023
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19- MUST SEAL RAW WOOD COUNTERTOP AT FRONT PREP AREA.

APR 5
2023
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANWASH SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST SEAL RAW WOOD COUNTERTOP AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13
2022
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR BAR AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 29
2022
FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO VALID PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR NEW LICENSEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN BOTTOM CORNERS OF WEST DOOR AND BOTTOM OF EAST EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN FRONT PREP, REAR BAR AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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