SEP 22
2014
PASS · 0 violations
LA Cecina Restaurant
Chicago Health Dept
1934 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
8 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2014.
Last inspected Sep 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2014
Inspection history
AUG 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAR 13
2014
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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 ALL FOOD SPLASHES.
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.
FEB 25
2013
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 16
2012
PASS 2 violations
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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AUG 9
2012
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
DEC 1
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.DISH MACHING NOT SANITIZING PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE 100PPM, NOTED 0 PPM CHMICAL WHEN TESTED. OBSERVED SANITIZER TUBE BROKEN,IN POOR REPAIR. DISH MACHINE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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 connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED SMALL STOVE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT VENTED UNDER HOOD.IF STOVE CANNOT FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISE.ALSO WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER LAST COMP OF 3-COMP SINK LOCATED NEAR COOLER.MUST REPAIR.
JUN 3
2011
PASS 2 violations
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.
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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