LA Chapparita Grocery
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2016-12-21 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME AND DA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BARREL IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR WITH MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2016-06-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TOUNGE AND SAUSAGES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT),TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
2015-07-20 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE GRILL WHERE TWO WALL TILE ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE BASEMENT WALL ONCE PLUMBING REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FAN IN THE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE THIRD (REAR) PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE IDPH WEBSITE.
2014-11-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-11-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED NUMEROUS RAW FOOD PRODUCTS (BEEF, PORK) STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNCOVERED CILANTRO, ONIONS (READY TO EAT PRODUCTS) IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PRODUCTS PROPERLY TO PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERES OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITTION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, BEANS, ETC)). INSTD TO HAVE ON HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE CERTIFICATES POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. REPLACE SAME.
2014-01-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
2014-01-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, NOR RODENT PROOF, LARGE HOLE IN LID AND EXPOSED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF DUMPSTER AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
2013-03-27 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN THE TAQUERIA ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FOOD UTENSILS REGULARLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING IS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE COOLER CEILING. THE FILTERS ABOVE THE CONVENTIONAL STOVE ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE HOOD FILTERS. THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE T...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE EAST GRILL AREA WALL IS DIRTY, SCRUB AND SANITIZE THE WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE CENTER PREP AREA HANDSINK HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.
2012-09-12 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS WITH LABELS. MUST HAVE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. DEFROST ALL FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS) WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
2011-12-20 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABELSMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE MI...
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.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVER IN REAR REACH IN COOLER.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SIDE ENTRY DOOR,DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALL .MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
2011-03-25 Pass Canvass 11 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,WORN CUTTING BOARD,FOIL FROM PIPES,WALK IN COOLER DOOR & GASKETS IN POOR RE...
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.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS ,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING,DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT LIGHT COMING IN,WALL BASE UNDER FRONT 3-...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
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.ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
2010-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND ABOUT 20LBS. OF COOKED BEEF IN THREE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, RANGING FROM 57.9-70.3F. EMPLOYEE STATED BEEF WAS COOK...
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. MUST SEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER, AND WOOD CABINETS UNDER MAIN KITCHE EXPOSED SINK ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; JUICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA, MEAT SLICERS AND ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND STOVE, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN STORE PREP AREA.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANEL THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND SEAL OPENING ON SOUTH WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WA...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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