LA CECINA # 1.
1934 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CORRECTED
OCT 112019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT (OFFICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE).PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW AND THE HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AND FROM THE 2 FLOOR DRAINS. SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other system, including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained,and operated according to LAW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED A HOLE UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
JUN 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
Observed grease trap not maintained. Observed clear water overflowing from grease trap under 3 compartment sink in corner of kitchen. Grease trap repaired, cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030.
JUN 112018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
Observed uncooked eggs improperly stored on top shelf of walk in cooler, above ready to eat foods (beverages); and on top shelf of 2 door refrigerator, stored about tortillas. Must not store uncooked potentially hazardous foods, such as uncooked eggs, above any ready to eat foods. Operator moved all uncooked eggs to bottom shelves of refrigeration units. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2064762, dated 6/22/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #32 REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS. #35 CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. #36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. #38 REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. #43 STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Observed standing water pooling around water heater, and under 3 compartment sink near cooking line in basement. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
Observed light not working in employee restroom in basement. Must repair and maintain same.
Observed the following plumbing issues: pipes leaking under left wash bowl sink in men's restroom in basement; Cracked lid of toilet on left in women's restroom in basement; water leaking from middle and right basins of 3 compartment sink next to cooking line; (clear) water leaking from water heater in closet in basement kitchen. Must make all repairs to plumbing. Must provide 3 proper drain stoppers for each 3 compartment sink. Must maintain same.
Observed several coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometers inside all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.
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JUN 222017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS.
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS.
JUN 152017FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SQUID 52.3F, CHICKEN 50.3F-51.6F, SOUR CREAM 51.3F, HAM 50.9F, SHRIMP 50.5F, OCTOPUS 48.1F STORED IN PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND LEDGES IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ALONG STAIRWAY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS.
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS.
DEC 232016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTUCTED TO LABEL
NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.
INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,REACH IN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE ALL NEED CLEANING.
NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
APR 192016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME AREA.
APR 112016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLA)THAT ARE GIVE WITH MEAL TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED ON BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY FROM COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK WHEN RELEASED AND BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT REAR OF SAME.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR BASEMENT STAIRS.
NOV 242015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RAW WOOD IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS,WALLS, AND CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OCT 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED RAW WOOD IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS,WALLS, AND CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OCT 192015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVE COOKS PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVE SUCH AS: MAKING SANDWICHES, SLICING AVOCADO'S AND PLACING IT ON THE PLATES, ALSO OTHER COOK MAKING TORTES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREVIOUSLY ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
OBSERVE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COOK NOT ACCESSIBLE: NOTED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ONLY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
OBSREVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED OUT: NOTED FISH AND SHRIMPS SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMPARMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING OUT FOODS INSIDE A COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
OBSERVE RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMEN PREP AREA: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED. ALSO NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN A CORNER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECT AREAS. ALSO FOUND BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF/TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FUTHER RODENT/PEST ISSUE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
NOTED RAW WOOD IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED DRY STORAGE SHEVLING AND SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGHT OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.
NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS,WALLS, AND CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
JAN 142015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND DATE. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF PRODUCT.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PREMISES IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. ALL FOOD HANDLER'S MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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