LA FUENTE RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3640 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

4 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA (60F) INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT WATER AT MIN OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT VALVE DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK. HANDWASH SINK REPAIRED AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURE (104F) BY END OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREMISES RE USING MILK GALLONS TO STORE OTHER BEVERAGES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA (OLD TOOLS, ALUMINMUM BOTTLE CAPS, ETC) INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA.

AUG 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED COOKIES WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET COVER ON WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 2

2019

FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED COOKIES WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240948 ON 12-4-18: 10-NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK. 58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

DEC 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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