SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA CABANA DE DON LUIS #3.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

4457-4459 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 22, 2015 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 22
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED AT HOOD EXHAUST. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE

OCT 15
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-10-14 INSPECTION # 1496547. VIOLATION 38. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED AT HOOD EXHAUST. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 10
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAR 28
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN

FEB 29
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves under cooking equipment, deep fryer cabinet and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tiles.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Drainline under three compartment sink leaking in several areas. Instructed to replace drainline to prevent leaks. Faucet at utility sink not maintained. Instructed to have running water come from faucet and not overhead shower.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container. Soiled towels storaged in three compartment sink. Instructed to store inside separate container.

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JUL 15
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 14
2011
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE WITH COFFEE POT DISPENSER) OR REMOVE THE SAID COFFEE DISPENSER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST ADJUST METAL THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.-----------MUST REPAIR WATER STAINED/PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MEN'S WASHROOM BEHIND DINING AREA.---------MUST SEAL RAW BRICK WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REMOVE. MUST REACH ABOVE 180F FOR FINAL RINSE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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