LA FONDA LATINO GRILL.
5350 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
10 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 122017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1982594 ON 2-2-17 NOT CORRECTED #35- MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.#38- MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE THERE IS HANDLING OF READY TO EAT FOODS. OR, CONVERT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO HAND WASHING, INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL SUGAR CONTAINER AT THE BAR.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE: UNDER THE SHELVING WITH STORED POTS AND PANS. UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AT BOX FREEZER STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
ALL ITEMS STORE THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 22017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE CLEAN, WASHABLE.
INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE. WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE THERE IS HANDLING OF READY TO EAT FOODS. OR, CONVERT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO HAND WASHING, INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IS AVAILABLE ON COOKS LINE.
MAR 102016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK N COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM CAULK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS. RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN DDOR. MUST PROVIDE OR INSTALL LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION.
CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL 3 WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
DEC 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND GRIME, INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, AND THE GASKETS ON THE BEER COOLER BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER AND DEBRIS--MUST MAINTAIN.
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APR 152015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE PLASTIC STORAGE RACK USED TO STORE POTS AND PANS, SOILED WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE MIDDLE STOPPER AT THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE A PROPER FITTING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 122014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS,STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS
NO LIDS PROVIDED AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.OBSERVED CLEAN FOOD TONGUES HANGING FROM METAL SHELF ALMOST TOUCHING THE FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE /STORE ITEM MENTION FOR PROPER STORAGE AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND METAL RACKS BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ACCUMULATION OF BLACK SLIME ON WALL BEHIND UNDER AND SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO REMOVE BLACK SLIME ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING SHUT GLASS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE SAID SINK
EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 52013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BOTH MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER, 76.1 F. HOWEVER FOUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUNNING HOT WATER AT 122.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT MENS/WOMENS CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER (LEFT SIDE FRYER) AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS INTERIOR DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED GAPS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND PIPES/WALLS.
PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.
MAY 252012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS/MAINTAIN.
PREP AREA CEILING END CAPS MISSING ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
JAN 112011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391351
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391351
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391351
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391351
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391351
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391351
JAN 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS(COOKED CHICKEN ON COUTER AT 88.9F NO TIME OR TEMP ON ITEM,RAW EGGS,FISH IN WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NO TIME OR TEMP ON ITEMS OR TEMP LOG.ITEMS TEMP BETWEEN 44.5F-50.0F MGMT VOLUNTEREED TO PROPERLY DISCARD FOOD ITEMS $75.OO,2DOZ OF EGGS 20LBS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO PERSON ON PREEMIES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION/NEED ONE PERSON PER SHIFT WITH A SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES,DATES, & TIMES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST HAVE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE NEED CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUST REPLACE LIGHT OUT UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE IN KITCHEN AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//MUST REPAIR BASE OF FAUCET ON 3 COMP.SINK BEHIND BAR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE OFF PREMISES IN SUB BASEMENT OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY.
JAN 282010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//need names, dates on all food items in storage.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.// invert all pots, pans&plates in prep area, storage/to0 properly store glasses on pre set tables in dinning area.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//replace all stain badly pitted cutting boards in prep area./paint raw wooden shelve in bsmt storage area.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily./some shelves in cooler dry storage need cleaning.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under around stock equipment need cleaning, store all stock 6"off floor when in storage.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//remove all unnecessary article off premise, or properly store away.
JAN 262010PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//OBSERVED BLACK MOLD IN TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE IN WATER & ICE /MACHINE TAG UP DO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES ,DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INVERT ALL POTS,PANS & PLATES IN PREPAREA ,STORAGE/TO PROPERLY STORE GLASSES ON PRE SET TABLES IN DINNING AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//REPLACE ALL STAIN BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA./PAINT RAW WOODEN SHELVE IN BSMT STORAGE AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily./SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING ,STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE OFF PREMISE,OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY
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