LA CABANA GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

4109 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

5 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jul 2022.

Last inspected Jul 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
25
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 6
2022
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED A SMALL HOLE IN THE NORTH WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/PEST PROOF AREA TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD AND EXPOSED BRICK IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM WHERE BEER COOLERS AND FOOD STORAGE FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STAINS AND PAINT PEELING OFF THE CEILING OVER THE SEATING AREA AND POOL TABLE. MUST RE-PAINT OR REFINISH AREAS WHERE CEILING IS DAMAGED.

JUN 29
2022
FAIL 13 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR COOKED, AND THAT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.0 F. FOUND NO TCS FOODS CURRENTLY BEING STORED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK - NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LAST PEST CONTROL RECEIPT ON SITE IS FROM 12/8/2016. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH AT LEAST TWO INSPECTION RECEIPTS PER YEAR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. ALSO NOTED A SMALL HOLE IN THE NORTH WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/PEST PROOF BOTH AREAS TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE 1-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD AND EXPOSED BRICK IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM WHERE BEER COOLERS AND FOOD STORAGE FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STAINS AND PAINT PEELING OFF THE CEILING OVER THE SEATING AREA AND POOL TABLE. MUST RE-PAINT OR REFINISH AREAS WHERE CEILING IS DAMAGED.

JAN 8
2016
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 29
2015
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 18
2015
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES OR PROOF OF SANITATION CLASS ENROLLMENT. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BAR NOT EASY TO CLEAN/RAW WOOD. MUST PAINT/SEAL BAR.

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

FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. 1 WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN AND WALL BEHIND BAR AREAS WITH TEXTURE PAINT. MUST REPAIR WALLS AT KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR AREAS.

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

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOORS AT RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS FOR RESTROOMS.

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

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK TO CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD OR RELOCATE SINK. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

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