LA PALAPA.
3350 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO POT/PAN STORAGE SHELF.
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
4-302.13--OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR DEVICE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUL 272021FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG/LABEL.MANAGEMENT DISCARDED,DENATURED SHELLFISH(OYSTERS) DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY OR RETAGGED AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO POT/PAN STORAGE SHELF.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR DEVICE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING-UP FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING (3) LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
FOOD HANDLER WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
AUG 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL IN THE FOODSERVICE SANITATION PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER'S SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CRATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED OPENINGS LEADING INTO BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS WITH NO BARRIERS.INSTRUCTED TO PUT UP BARRIERS(I.E. SWINGING DOORS TO PUT A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD AND CUSTOMER. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK,COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW AT THESE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND BUILDING IN THE FORM OF STORE FIXTURES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE STORE FIXTURES CORE VIOLATION
APR 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD WITH BURNT CHAR INSIDE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHAR FROM HOOD
MAR 62018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 0 F TEMP READING AT 45 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER. NO FOOD INSIDE FREEZER CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
SANITIZING RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 159 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADJUST THE MACHINE TO 180 F SANITIZING RINSE. CRITICAL VIOATION 7-38-30
INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOER SPASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
OBSERVED CEILING PANEL ABOVE DISHMACHINE PEELING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD WITH BURNT CHAR INSIDE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHAR FROM HOOD. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET HANDLES.
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