MAR 20
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CATRINA RESTAURANT LLC.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
3924 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 20, 2025 · passed
5 of 12 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 132025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 13
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-9-24 INSPECTION #2594304. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 9
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE WHER IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
MAY 22024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(CINNAMON, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST RID OF FRUIT FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE WHER IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.(UNDER SHELVING UNITS)MUST CLEAN.
AUG 82023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, AND GRILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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JUL 262022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2022
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 47.5F, CHICKEN AT 46.4F, AND SALSA AT 44.2F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 20# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS (HUEVOS RANCHEROS AND TAMPIQUENA STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MISSING A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU AND ASTERISK THEM TO LINK THEM TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, GRILL, OVEN AND INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE OR ADJUST THE DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES BY ITSELF.
SEP 32021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPER (X1). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED BEANS) BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKINGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID UNMARKED TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, COOLERS DOORS/CORNERS AROUND HINDGES, INSIDE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL PREP AREA TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
OCT 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOODS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH MICROWAVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
APR 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
APR 52019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY TO REAR PREP AREA FROM DINING AREA AND NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY NO CITATION ISSUED)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT FRONT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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