APR 25
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CECINA RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 18/100
1934 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 25, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12- NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (PEPPERS, ECT) IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
APR 182023FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2023
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT COUNTER PREP SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS NEAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (PEPPERS, ECT) IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA OF SOUTH AND NORTH FURNACE/BOILER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING SECTION OF DRAINPIPE AT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 232022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,PORK,EGGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (RAW BEEF STEAK) IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 53F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF STEAK AT COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS FOR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, SPIDER WEBS, AND BROKEN GLASS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE WATER AND SODA IS HELD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAR 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-005).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICING AREA.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT LAST DATE OF SOLD FILLED OUT ON TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EMPLOYEE ENTRY DOOR AND IN CENTER BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 1ST FL. & BASEMENT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TORTILLERIA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT ,FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR LOOSE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,FININSH DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (BASEMENT PREP AREA,NEAR MOP SINK STORAGE,1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM,ETC)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222021FAILED23 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2021
FAILED
23 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,PORK,EGGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)
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 7-38-005).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICING AREA.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT LAST DATE OF SOLD FILLED OUT ON TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EMPLOYEE ENTRY DOOR AND IN CENTER BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND DRYWALL,ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF FURNANCE,ON FLOOR UNDER POP STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/22/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 1ST FL. & BASEMENT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TORTILLERIA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT ,FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR LOOSE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,FININSH DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (BASEMENT PREP AREA,NEAR MOP SINK STORAGE,1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM,ETC)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM FLOOR UNDER SODA STORAGE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FURNANCE ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPALCE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 112020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS BY GRILL AND HOT LINE ALSO BY TORTILLA AREA.
NOV 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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