NOV 2
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
178 N FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 2, 2016 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOODS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS. ALSO INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE CRACKED.MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND COOLERS,FREEZERS AND STORAGE RACK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN DIRTY WASHROOM AND UTILITY DOOR. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT. ASLO PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN UTILITY ROOM,PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET CONNECTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR BOTH.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS IN 2 PREP COOLERS.MUST INSTALL.
APR 122016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE CRACKED.MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN CRATES USED FOR STORAGE UNDER PREP TABLE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
MAR 102015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MANY PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS HOLDING TAMALES, GREEN SAUCE AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE THE LARGE UP RIGHT FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK AT MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HANS SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES. AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A NON-WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER
MAR 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND WALK-IN COOLER NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION. WALK-IN COOLER WAS EMPTY, UNPLUGGED AND NOT HOLDING ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS SUFFICIENT REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.WALK-IN COOLER WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.MANAGER PROVIDED RECEIPT STATING WALK-IN COOLER UNIT WILL NEED A NEW COMPRESSOR.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MANY PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS HOLDING TAMALES, GREEN SAUCE AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE THE LARGE UP RIGHT FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK AT MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HANS SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES. AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A NON-WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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APR 282014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOT CORRECTED FRONT DOOR REMIANS NOT RODENT PROOFED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NOT CORRECTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STILL LEAKING MUST CORRECT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOT CORRECTED ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOT CORRECTED PIPE UNDER MOP SINK CONTINUES TO LEAK
APR 222014FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2014
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50-53 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(STEAK, CHICKEN, CHORIZO) COOKED/RAW IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-48.9 DEGREES F. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT IS 35LBS AND APPROXIMATE VALUE IS $400. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-00(A).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH TOILET BOWL CONTAINING WASTE AND NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN/SANITIZE TOILET BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA OR AT STAFF WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPENINGS AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS. MUST SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND TOILET IN WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS AT CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REPAIR DISCONNECTED PIPES UNDER MOP SINK.
SEP 32013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE BATHROOM DOOR.
OCT 182012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE BATHROOM DOOR & MOP SINK ROOM DOOR MUST BE CLEANED RE-SEALED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL & FRYER MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. THE CAULKING ON THE 3-COMP SINK SPLASHGUARD HAS EVIDENCE OF MILDEW, MUST REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING BY THE 3-COMP SINK AREA, MUST REPLACE.
NOV 42011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2011
PASSED
2 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. REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (BY ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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. FLOOR CLUTTERED BY REAR DOOR (CONTAINERS ON FLOOR). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE OR REMOVE.
MAR 312011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED GAPS IN WALL BETWEEN PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPES/3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALL.
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. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL NEW LIGHT COVER.
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. POTS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES/ELEVATE AND PROPERLY INVERT ALL POTS OFF FLOOR.
SEP 82010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FILTERS/VENTS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, INTERIOR OF FRYER-DUE TO DUST/GREASE OR FOOD DEBRIS.
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. DUSTY BATHROOM VENT NEED CLEANING; MUST RE-SEAL AROUND HANDSINKS IN BATHROOM & PREP AREA (DETACHING AWAY FROM WALL).
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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD BY 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
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