LA BIZNAGA.
3552-3554 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-402.12--OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER REGARDING FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR NORTH WALL 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
4-301.12--OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
6-501.13--OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ETC. STORED OUTSIDE ALONG THE REAR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BUSINESS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
DEC 92021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER REGARDING FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR NORTH WALL 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS ETC. STORED OUTSIDE ALONG THE REAR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BUSINESS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
MAR 172020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN TOMATOES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
FOUND TCS FOODS ON SITE (RICE,SALSAS,BEANS,CHICKEN ETC.) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET AT RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD ON THE ICE CREAM SECTION BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN TH ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND THE ICE CREAM SECTION ENTRANCE, TO PREVENT ANY CHILDREN OR ANY CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD, HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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MAR 282017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEFROST THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER AND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND THE INTERIOR LOWER PORTION OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND ALL EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING STOVES AND GRILL,AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE ICE CREAM SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEC 22016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Dipper well in disrepair. Must repair so that dipper well is consistently running when utensils inside. Must maintain same.
Must have thermometers in a conspicuous place in each cooler and freezer. Must maintain same.
JUL 192016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Found worn floor near reach in cooler (rock and porous concrete visible). Instructed to repair or paint to make smooth and cleanable. Must maintain.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →