NOV 21
2024
PASS · 0 violations
LA CELIA LATIN KITCHEN.
Chicago Health Dept
2890 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
8 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Nov 2024.
Last inspected Nov 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
37
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 19
2024
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DUE TO SINK NOT BEING ABLE TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN MISSING LID IN REAR FEMALE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTRA CHAIRS AND TABLES BLOCKING HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS OR REORGANIZE TO ALLOW USE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME INSIDE INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
AUG 7
2023
PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF (NEWLY INSTALLED) REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WATER FILLER AND HANDSINK INFRONT SERVER STATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
(2) TOILET ROOM DOOR (NEXT TO THE PARTY ROOM) MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE NEXT TO THE PARTY ROOM MUST BE COVERED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (4) WASHROOMS AND ABOVE FRONT COFFEE BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND FRONT COFFEE BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
JUL 21
2022
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 30
2021
PASS 6 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR UNUSED PRIVATE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR OF FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM CEILING OF REAR UNUSED PRIVATE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED OT REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT DOOR SWEEP AND BETWEEN REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.
DEC 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 11
2018
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE ENTRACE TO THE BAR AND PREP AREA KITCHEN TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL COVING IN ALL 4 WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE COVING 4" AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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