LA MOM KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

3312 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

6 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Nov 2021.

Last inspected Nov 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 4

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SIDES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

APR 5

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 29

2021

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Food Temperature

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

Serious Sanitation

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

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN DUCK THAWING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SEP 5

2019

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 3

2019

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER LOCATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DARK BLACK STAINS ON WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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).

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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