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LA Cecina Restaurant

1934 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
80/100

Mostly clean — 5 of 8 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
8
5 passed
Last Inspected
2014-09-22
Pass Rate
63%
1 failure
Score
80/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-09-22
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Chemical Safety issues found across 1 inspection
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 15×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
2014-09-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-08-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED 5LBS OF CHEESE WITH OUT LABEL OR RECEIPT IN RESTAURANT BASEMENT COOLER FOR USE, MANAGER STATED IT CAME FROM MEXICO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005b.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED RUSTY WALL VENTS IN REAR MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BOTH RESTROOM DOOR'S IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK OUT SIDE PREP AREA 8 STEPS AWAY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

2014-03-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, REAR SLICER AND #10 CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ITEMS. OBSERVED DUSTY COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP DRY. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST FLOOR REAR OVER DINING TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED NEW DRY WALL IN BASEMENT DISH AREA, NEED TO SEAL NEW WALL. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE ...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED TWO BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, NEED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER COOKING AREA IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, NEED TO REPLACE.

2013-02-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BROKEN TILE AT BUS STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2012-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED, RUSTED, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

2012-08-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES NOTED ON WALLS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ALSO IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES. SOME STANDING WATER NOTED IN SAME AREAS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE/BREEDING. SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED, RUSTED, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR CLEAN & DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

2011-12-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.O...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2011-06-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF TABLE FOR CLEAN DISHES RUSTY AND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR,REMOVE RUST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.VENTILATION FAN IN LADIES/ WASH ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.

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