Chicago
49
BEAT

LA Kermese

3000 -3002 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Mostly clean — 1 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
1 passed
Last Inspected
2011-03-03
Pass Rate
20%
1 failure
Score
49/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2011-03-03
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Chemical Safety issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 16×
Chemical Safety critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
2011-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation
10
minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR COOLER & GLASS DOOR COOLER IN...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,OVEN,LIGHT SHIELDS,DISH RACKS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA,DISH WAHING AREA & WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA & DI...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,WALL TILES,DAMAGED CEILING & PEELING PAINT ON 2ND FL,WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & SIDE DOORS.MUST S...

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: 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 C...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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 ARTICLES OF CLOTHING ...

2011-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS & CLAMS IN A PAN IN REACH IN COOLER WITH OUT 90 DAY SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCT.MANAGER STATES"HE DISCARDS TAGS".INSTRU...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & STAFF 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 6- DOOR COOLER & GLASS DOOR COOLER IN BAR AREA,SINK STOPP...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,OVEN,LIGHT SHIELDS,DISH RACKS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS & SHELVI...

minor Sanitation

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.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA,DISH WAHING AREA & WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST...

minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,WALL TILES,DAMAGED CEILING & PEELING PAINT ON 2ND FL,WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & SIDE DOORS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ARO...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

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 ARTICLES OF CLOTHING FROM EQUIPMENT IN PR...

2010-10-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-09-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #63230 DATED 1-20-10; VIOLATIONS ...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN EAST WALL AT JUICE BAR AREA BEHIND JUICER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2010-01-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF GRILL AT FRONT COOKING AREA, AND RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN, COOLERS, FREEZER, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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. MUST SEAL MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALL AND CEILING THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER ALL 5 HOODS, CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS AND REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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...

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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