APR 25
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MALINCHE COFFEE HOUSE LLC.
BEAT. 32/100
2110 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 25, 2025 · failed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE NORTH TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE TABLE WITH THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT KNOWING WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-VISIT PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
APR 42024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW-DRAINING HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION ON SITE FOR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A SMALL FLAT TOP GRILL, A CREPE FLAT TOP GRILL AND A PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
APR 42023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567530 CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 252022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 25
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 162022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2022
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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OCT 42021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE COFFEE GRINDER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR BOTH.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WALK WAY THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS AND SHRUBBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN AN EASY ACCESS TO THE REAR GARBAGE AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
DEC 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED A HOSE INSIDE OF THE AIR GAP FOR THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROPER AIR GAP (NO LESS THAN ONE INCH).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 292020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-306.11 OBSERVED PANINI PRESS, PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATOR IN A NON PROTECTED AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PLACE SAID EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED A HOSE INSIDE OF THE AIR GAP FOR THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROPER AIR GAP (NO LESS THAN ONE INCH).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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