Chicago
50
YOUR CALL

LA Mas Chiquita

5716 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638 · Garfield Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
50/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 3 inspections for documentation & training, employee hygiene

Inspections
3
1 passed
Last Inspected
2022-04-20
Pass Rate
33%
2 failures
Score
50/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2022-04-20)
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2022)
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training critical
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Sanitation minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
2022-04-20 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

2022-04-15 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-00

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION, PREMISES REMOVED COOLER FROM THE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION OF 41F OR BELOW IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE Edit Delete

2022-04-12 Fail License
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

COOLERS NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND MAINTAIN FOR 41F OR BELOW DURING RECEIVING, STORING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME (COLD & HOT) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE FOR ABOVE LICENSEE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND MAINTAIN

minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR CHLORINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WATER EXCESSIVE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP NOT SECURE TO PLUMBING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NO LICENSE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED DUMPSTER WITH ADDRESS/NAME ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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