LA GUERRERENSE COCINA MEXICANA.

Chicago Health Dept

4758 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

7 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2014.

Last inspected Aug 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM SURFACES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP AND GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,DISH RACK,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PERSONAL FAN,VANITY AND HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN DISH/PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT AND TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES

JUL 25

2014

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON BOXES,CEILINGS, WALLS,CONTAINER OF ONIONS .ALSO NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE IN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.MUST PROVIDE STATE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP AND GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,DISH RACK,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PERSONAL FAN,VANITY AND HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN DISH/PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT AND TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

JAN 17

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods not properly stored inside coolers. Instructed to store foods in proper food grade containers, must date and label all cooked and prepared foods inside coolers,

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use, and handles of utensils must be facing in one direction,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

must remove all foil from surfaces, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

must clean tops and sides of all cooking equipment

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned first floor and basement areas, Instructed to detail clean and provide drain cover for basement storage area

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

must provide light in basement area, a required minimum foot-candles of light must be provided, and fixtures shielded

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

must store employees personal items one designated area nice and neatly

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

must remove all clutter in basement storage area, clean and better maintain

FEB 8

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods not properly stored inside coolers. Instructed to store foods in proper food grade containers.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Wooden prep table in rear area not maintained or sealed. Instructed to replace worn prep table or use NSF approved equipment.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside basement coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

JAN 26

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods not properly stored inside coolers. Instructed to store foods in proper food grade containers.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Wooden prep table in rear area not maintained or sealed. Instructed to replace worn prep table or use NSF approved equipment.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside basement coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

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OCT 20

2011

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 13

2011

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. FREEZERS TEMP AT 0F OR BELOW.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH RODENT PROOFED LID.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE 3 DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE 3 FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE ONE OF THE WASHROOM AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK WALLS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP ON THE CEILING IN ONE OF THE WASHROOM. MUST READJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. FAN COVER IN INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND M,MAINTAIN. MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD, MUST PROVIDE FILTER. STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE ONE OF THE WASHROOM. VENTILATION IS NOT WORKING. MUST REMOVE THE THREAD IN THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

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