AUG 22
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CHAPARRITA DE CHICAGO #2.
EAT. 80/100
5957 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 22, 2017 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL BY UNUSED DIPPERWELL NEEDS REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/RECAULK, CLEAN RESTROOM VENT FANS DUSTY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED 2 PROPANE TANKS IN SIDE STORAGE NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING, AND 1 IN REAR DISH AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE, AND REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
JUN 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD VENTIATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR LARGE BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER(2DOOR) WITH A MISSING FAN GUARD COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALSO CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE STANDING WATER. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE FRONT 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING WATER AT YOU FROM THE NECK OF THE FAUCET WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED CLEAN WATER LEAKING (FROM WATER ENTRY LINE) INTO BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS (USING PLASTIC TO HOLD WATER IN SINK), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED 4 SMALL,1 MED. PROPANE TANK IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 62014PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2014
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS, REACH IN FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME REACH IN COOLERS DO NOT HAVE THEMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS THAT DON'T HAVE ANY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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FEB 132013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
NOTED MICE INFESTATION IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREMISES. OVER 30 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP, 20-30 IN STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND FREEZERS, APPROX. 20 IN BOTTOM OF STOVE, 15 IN MOTOR OF COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL TODAY'S DATE OR AFTER. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SIDE OF EXIT DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INCLUDING ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPING. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR PIPE LEAKING FROM ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
FEB 72013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
WASTE WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN DIVIDERS AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING UNDENEATH CAUSING STANDING ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR, UNABLE TO USE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
NOTED MICE INFESTATION IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREMISES. OVER 200 DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS AND IN MOTORS OF COOLERS IN STORAGE AREAS. OVER 50 DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALL BASE SCATTERED IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT, 5 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. LIVE ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. DEAD ADULT ROACH NOTED ON SERVING PLATE, DEAD ROACH NOTED ON SOAP DISPENSER AND ROACH FECES NOTED ON MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA. FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT FRONT PREP AREA NEED TO BE SEALED/PAINTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INCLUDING ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPING. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED. WALLBASE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE/MISSING. REPLACE SAME. SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED STOVE IN REAR. REMOVE SAME.
MAY 92012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS TO DRY HANDS IN PREP AREA. FOOD HANDLER USING COMMON TOWEL. NO PAPER TOWELS IN BATHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMER USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER WENT TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD IN REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE WRAPPED AND STORED IN PROPER CONTAINERS. CAN NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS, REACH IN FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
2ND TOILET MUST BE CLEAN AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES IN NEED OF CORRECTING: FRONT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF GREASE TRAP. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA VERY SLOW DRAINING. REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP MUST CORRECT, 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND HANDSINK IN BAR AREA LEAKING AT P-TRAP. MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE REINSTALLED. ALL PLUMBING ISSUES IN NEED OF REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 252011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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. WOOD TABLE AND SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
NOV 52010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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. PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL HOLE AND THE WATER GOES INTO A BUCKET WHEN SINK IS DRAINING. INSTD. TO REPLACE THE PIPE SO WATER DRAINS PROPERLY.
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