JAN 19
2018
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CABANA DE DON LUIS #1.
EAT. 78/100
5157 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 19, 2018 · passed
8 of 9 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 122018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT OVER 30 TOTAL. (BASEMENT IS NOT BEING USE BY THE ESTABLISHMENT. LANDLORD IS THE ONLY ONE USING THE BASEMENT FOR STORAGE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AREAS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE TWO DOORS AND 3 DOORS REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN .
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BENG USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND BREAD. WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE ICE CREAM AND CAKE FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE THE CHOPPING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 22017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6"INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 242016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed food stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store in approved food grade materials only and to maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed stained ceiling tiles in the prep areas. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
MAY 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REAR AREA WALL SURFACE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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MAR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REAR AREA WALL SURFACE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
OCT 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT AND CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
APR 142014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside cooler and freezer and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods not properly stored in freezer. Instructed to store foods in food grade freezer bags.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light cover missing in food prep area. Instructed to replace missing light cover.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in corners and in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
SEP 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER'S FOR ICE MACHINE OR MOP FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER'S FOR BOTH.
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