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LA Esperanza Del Manana

2824 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · Medium risk

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56/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for plumbing & waste, pest activity

Inspections

3 passed

Last Inspected

2015-10-28

Pass Rate

43%

3 failures

Score

56/100

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What You Should Know

✓ 3 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-10-28

⚠ Failed 3 inspections (2013, 2011, 2011)

⚠ Plumbing & Waste issues found across 3 inspections

⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections

→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection

Types of Issues Found

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Sanitation serious 13×

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Plumbing & Waste critical 3×

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Other serious 3×

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Pest Activity critical 3×

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Employee Hygiene critical 2×

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Documentation & Training serious 2×

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Food Temperature critical 2×

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Food Storage & Handling minor 2×

Inspection History

2015-10-28 Pass Canvass

2 ▾

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

2014-12-22 Pass Canvass

3 ▾

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO BOTTOM COVER TO REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM COVER TO REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DRAWERS UNSED TO HOLD FRUIT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OR DRAWERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

2013-11-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection

2 ▾

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PREPARING PROTEIN HEALTH SHAKES). INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7...

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. RAW WOOD WALL STUDS ON PREMISES. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES

2013-11-15 Fail Canvass

4 ▾

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET HAS BEEN REMOVED AND IS USING A LONG GARDEN HOSE IN ITS PLACE TO SUPPLY WATER UNDER PRESSURE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO EACH COMPARTMENT OF SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 ...

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

2011-06-01 Pass License Re-Inspection

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No violations found.

2011-05-18 Fail License Re-Inspection

CRITICAL 8 ▾

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

INSTD TO MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES OR REMOVE SAME.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME WITH PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AND GREASE INTERCEPTOR TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT INCLUDING SHELVES, WALLS, ETC. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT INCLUDING HOLES, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO FINISH WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER

2011-05-10 Fail License

CRITICAL 11 ▾

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

INSTD TO MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME WITH PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDSINKS. PROVIDE SAME.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR LOGBOOK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AND GREASE INTERCEPTOR TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT INCLUDING SHELVES, WALLS, ETC. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS, COOLER, FREEZER, WINDOWSILL. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT INCLUDING HOLES, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO FINISH WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

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