AUG 16
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR INC..
YOUR CALL. 74/100
4224 W 31ST ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 16, 2023 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
NOV 32022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 252022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 REMINDER ON INSIDE OF MENU TO DISLOSE ALL ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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.
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.
NOV 92020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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MAY 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
AUG 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 - MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →