Chicago
74
YOUR CALL

LA Esquina Del Sabor Inc.

4224 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
74/100

Mostly clean — 4 of 7 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2023-08-16
Pass Rate
57%
1 failure
Score
74/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2023-08-16)
Failed 1 inspection (2022)
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2023-08-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2022-11-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA, AS WELL IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-10-25 Fail Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU'S(IN-HOUSE, AND TO-GO), NOR DISCLOSURE ASTERISK FOR ITEMS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADD ASTERISK TO ALL FOODS SERVED UNDER COOKED (EGGS, HAMBURGERS), PLACE DISCLOSURE ON MENU, AND ADD REM...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA, AS WELL IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-10-27 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-11-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD ALONGSIDE HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE STORED KITCHENWARE ON ROLLING CART NEAR SAID SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2019-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING COMPLETE LIST OF SUPPLIES ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED BEEF, RICE, BEANS.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCAR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

2018-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION I...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 - MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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