JAN 4
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA FUENTE.
EAT. 87/100
3640 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 4, 2018 · passed
10 of 12 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING FOR LIGHTS AT INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTD TO PROVID SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
IMPROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (STYROFOAM CUPS) BEING USED AND IMPROPERLY STORED IN JUICE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
MAR 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT LADIES RESTROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL TILES HAVE A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THEM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK DRAINING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAY 192016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN LADIES RESTROOM, AND DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
JUL 152014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE REACHIN TWO DOOR CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND CLEAN THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS.
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MAR 52014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 5
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE REACHIN TWO DOOR CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND CLEAN IT.
FEB 252014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
THE TWO COVER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IS MISSING ONE OF THE COVERS. ALSO SOME GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVERS AND CLEAN UP THE AREA. DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROFFED AND A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL RICE, BEANS AND SUGAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE REACHIN TWO DOOR CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND CLEAN IT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HOT WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.
FEB 112013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.
FEB 12013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MISSING LID. INSTD TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS, RICE, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR. REAR DOOR THRESHOLD LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.
FEB 32012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 3
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DAMAGED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 62011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 222010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL RICE, BEANS AND SUGAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
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