LA Cabanita Inc

Chicago Health Dept

10401 S MUSKEGON AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

12 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 13

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED TCS FOODS THAWING IN STAGNET WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED GRAB AND GO DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER HAS THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.

JUL 6

2026

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED TCS FOODS THAWING IN STAGNET WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED GRAB AND GO DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER HAS THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.

MAR 14

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 7

2025

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Other

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CONDENSATION LINE DRIPPING WATER ONTO FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. 53-OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. 56-OBSERVED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TOILET NOT FLUSING PROPERLY IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 6

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 27

2023

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 CEILINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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 TABLES IN OUTSIDE FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHED ,POSSIBLY MORE ON SITE NOT ABLE TO REVIEW ENTIRE AREA DUE TO EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEING STORED.A STRONG SMELL OF RODENT URINE IS PRESENT. ALSO APPX.30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FURNANCE ROOM ON VENT,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR IN ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM ON FLOOR NEXT TO TOILET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/23. 5-501.15 : #54-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE RIM.RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND EMPTY CONTAINERS ,STANDING WATER ON LIDS OF ADDITIONAL GARBAGE CANS STORED IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA .MUST HAVE TRASH INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE AREA.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 20

2023

FAIL 23 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Serious Food Temperature

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)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

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 CABINET OF VANITY IN TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND A 5-GALLON CONTAINER OF SOAP IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF SODA AND PAPER GOODS FROM FLOOR IN OUTSIDE SHED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON TABLE TOP ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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 LIDS ON DUMPSTER WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE GREASE,TRASH & DEBRIS FROM LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND KEEP LIDS CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 9

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

JUN 28

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

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 $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

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.

MAR 20

2019

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Other

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.13 OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

Minor Other

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.

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