SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA CONCORDIA.

EAT. 89/100

3724 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 15, 2016 · passed

5 of 6 inspections passed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
none critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 15
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE MEATS AND COOKED RICE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MEATS AND COOKED RICE BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT THE 3-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE WHITE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE FRONT SERVICE AREA HAND SINK.HAND SINK IS DETERIORATED/RUSTY/LOOSE FROM THE WALL. FOUND IN POOR REPAIR. AT THIS TIME IT IS WORKING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLER'S MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 27
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD/FILTER, STOVE TOP,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED, OVEN, AND FRONT COOLER 2 DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 2 MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2014
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

TOILET FACILITIES IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ENCLOSED, NO DOORS, WALLS OR VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THAT IS MENTIONED, OR REMOVE TOILET AND CAP OFF, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PREMISES CLUTTER WITH UNUSED ITEMS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE PREMISE WANTED ITEMS,

FEB 4
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED IN BOTH IST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 17
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD, FILTER, STOVE TOP, OVEN, AND FRONT COOLER 2 DOOR COOLER CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED BOTH RESTROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
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 PEELING PAINT ON REAR PREP AREA WALL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH RESTROOMS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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