SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA GOZADERA LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

2542-2544 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 8, 2021 · passed

2 of 5 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 8
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. A SELF-CLOSING, SLOW-CLOSING OR METERING FAUCET MUST PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

DEC 14
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT BAR ABOVE AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN BOX STYLE FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11- MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU,TABLE TENT. PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-201.11- RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18- FILTER ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUL 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ON ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU,TABLE TENT. PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER/LID AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTER ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #21684277 DATED 7/5/18. #37-3-302.12- ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. #55-6-501.114- ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON REAR WALKWAY/PATIO AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. #55-6-201.16 -MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD COVING ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES OR WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN POLICY AVAILABLE FOR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES RESPONDING TO THE CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINER SHELVING, UNDER DISH AREA METAL RACK SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS, CRACKED AND DAMAGED TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEXT TO THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, THE PARTITION BETWEEN THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND THE GAS STOVE, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS SEALANT FOR HOLES MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.----MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD COVING ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON REAR WALKWAY/PATIO AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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