NOV 4
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MOM KITCHEN.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
3312 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 4, 2021 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PANS OF FOOD ON THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SIDES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MAR 292021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, EGG FRIED RICE, ETC) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER IN THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED EGGS ON THE SHELF IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (64.4F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS VALUED AT $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN DUCK THAWING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BAR AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE BAG IN THE BOX SYRUPS. PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
SEP 32019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 3
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED BY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BULK AND FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER/ FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER LOCATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DARK BLACK STAINS ON WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVING BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SHELVING TO BE EASILY CLEANED AND DURABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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JUN 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, REMINDED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEES WILL NEED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING,(NOT EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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