AUG 16
2023
PASS 1 violation
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.
LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR INC..
Chicago Health Dept
4224 W 31ST ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Aug 2023.
Last inspected Aug 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 3
2022
PASS 2 violations
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 25
2022
FAIL 3 violations
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.
OCT 27
2021
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 9
2020
PASS 3 violations
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 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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