LA Cabanita Inc
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for other, pest activity
2025-03-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-03-07 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRIPPING WATER ONTO FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589960 ON 2-23-24:47- OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 51-OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TOILET NOT FLUSING PROPERLY ...
2024-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 168.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-01...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER OF HORCHATA AND USED FOR DISPENSING HORCHATA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STYROFOAM CUP AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TOILET NOT FLUSING PROPERLY IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2023-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-06-27 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.OBSERVED WORN DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,FOOD CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FURNANCE ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, REAR HALL WAY,SEVERAL HOLES IN FLOOR OF OUTSIDE FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHED AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CE...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2677544 6/20/23 NOT CORRECTED #38- 6-501.111 :STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AND ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON FLOOR UNDER T...
2023-06-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 23 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE AND CUP INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. I REMOVED ARTICLES FROM SINK DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOOD STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 60LBS. COOKED STEAK 90.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 60LBS. $240.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CO...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHED AND ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND SHREEDED PAPER NEAR HOT WATER TANK. ALSO APPX.6 MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF SODA AND PAPER GOODS FROM FLOOR IN OUTSIDE SHED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER AND CUTTING BOARDS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TABLE TOP ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,CANS,BOTTLES ON GROUND AND LID...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, REAR HALL WAY,SEVERAL HOLES IN FLOOR OF OUTSIDE FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2022-11-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAIN BOARD AT THE COMP SINK WORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE WASHROOM LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL DIRTY. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER FROM GROUND AND CLOSE LID TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE A CRACK FLOOR TILE WITH STANDING WATER IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR, MAINTAIN AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
2021-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: PORK 59.7F AND SHRIMP 61.8. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150....
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-03-28 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2019-03-20 Fail License CRITICAL 12 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) 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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT ON AND MAINTAINING 135F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE HOT HOLDING INIT IS ON AND MAINTAINING 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO PAPER MENU ON SITE TO ENSURE IF A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON AND MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE ON AND MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12(B) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE (POT) TO FULLY SUBMERGE INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. PRIOR...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.13 OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency.
· How we score
View official record on city data portal →
Eat or Beat scores are independent editorial analysis of public records and do not represent official government ratings.