LA Casa Del Pueblo
Mixed record — 2 of 10 inspections passed
2025-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING, PUTTING ON GLOVES, SOME USING HAND SANITIZERS, BUT NONE OF THEM PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING CLEAN UTENSILS, T...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
THE REAR AND FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS HAD NO SOAP (THE REAR HAD HAND SANITIZER) FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAINING WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED LAYING IN THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COO...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IS IN NEED OF SOME DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE BASEMENT/1ST FL WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GRAFFITTI ON THE WALLS, CEILING, HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MIRROR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE WALK IN COOLER FREEZER HAS NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
2024-11-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK ) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF ...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: HAM 50.2F, EGGS 55. F, MILK 48.7 F, CHOPPED ONION 52.2F, CHOPPED TOMATOES 48.9F, SGREDDED LETTUCE ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (RICE, SALT SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT H...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE VENTILATION COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-11-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FILLED WITH WATER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOUND ONLY TWO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES' ON SITE. FOUND 8 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/ PIC WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2023-10-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BEEF AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 120F LOCATED IN REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 4 L...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 53F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 5OF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN BASEMENT HALLWAY AND DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED FLIES ON A VARIETY OF SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FILLED WITH WATER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND ONLY TWO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES' ON SITE. FOUND 8 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/ PIC WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2022-09-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
2022-08-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS (TORTILLA AND COOKED CHICKEN) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER TOUCH ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSA...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS, PIPES AND STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
2021-04-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN MEN OR WOMEN RESTROOMS OR AT THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL LOCATIONS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.
2019-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS FOR DRY STORAGE OF BEANS, SUGAR, AND RICE. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE M...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING WITH A PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE NECK OF THE FACUET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO TIGHTEN THE BOLT AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR OF THE HOT WATER CONNECTION(LEAKING).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE UTILITY MOP SINK DISCOLORED WITH PINK, AND BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR DISH AREA(DUSTY), ALSO CLEAN REAR COOKING AREA WALLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIM LIGHT IN REAR OVER REAR COKING AREA IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2018-03-08 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 1ST FL PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.
2018-01-26 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PLATED BUFFET STYLE. CRITICAL VIOLATON 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 1ST FL PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.
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