SEP 14
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA FONDA CHIQUITA.
EAT. 93/100
5940 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 14, 2015 · passed
5 of 6 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAG AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORED DRY GOODS. A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP MUST BE CLEANED, POOLING LIQUID AND RUST REMOVED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sin in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
JUL 172013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT COOKING AREA,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
DEC 112012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Sink, cooking equipment and inside cooler shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handler in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provided hair restraint for all employees in prep area.
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JUL 262012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2012
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water at three compartment sink, water coming up other sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
End caps not provided on all light bulbs. Instructed to install missing end caps
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