LA CHAPPARITA GROCERY.
2500 S WHIPPLE ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 212016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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 DATE.
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.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR WITH MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT),TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
JUL 202015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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 WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE THIRD (REAR) PREP AREA.
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.
NOV 102014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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.
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.
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED.
INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.
STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. REPLACE SAME.
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JAN 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE UP.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
JAN 102014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE UP.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 272013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
THE KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN THE TAQUERIA ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FOOD UTENSILS REGULARLY.
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 THE DOOR. THE REAR KITCHEN COOLERS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE INSIDE AND OUT.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
THE EAST GRILL AREA WALL IS DIRTY, SCRUB AND SANITIZE THE WALL.
THE CENTER PREP AREA HANDSINK HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.
SEP 122012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS WITH LABELS. MUST HAVE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
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.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS) WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
DEC 202011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABELSMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 MISSING OUTLET COVER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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: 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.MUST PROVIDE FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.
MAR 252011PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.
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 REPAIR,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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.
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.
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- COMP SINK,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MIDDLE PREP AREA
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: 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.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
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.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
FEB 82010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 COOKED YESTERDAY. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. FOOD DISCARDED; 20LBS, V=$150.00.
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 AND WASHROOM BOWL.
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.
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.
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 WALLS THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR BACK DOOR, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING.
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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