LA PERLA TAPATIA.
3251 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 42022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUN 282021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA (SOUTH LIGHT BULB). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
MAR 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. Priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION.
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP
Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN
FEB 52019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION.
OBSERVED 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPING INSIDE OF THE NON-OPERATING OVEN IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPING, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMEND PREMISES TO BE SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 5, 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a)
OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP.
OBSERVED 28LBS OF RAW CUT BEEF BEING STORED IN RE-USED SOAP BUCKETS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSIDE OF TWO DIFFERENT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND THAT RE-USED TOXIC CHEMICAL CONTAINERS CANNOT BE USED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CORRECTED ON SITE. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. FOOD TOTALED $100 DOLLARS. WEIGHT 28LBS.(PRIORITY)7-38-025
OBSERVED MENS TOILET UNACCESSIBLE AND TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH DUE TO WATER LINE BEING FROZEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030
OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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NOV 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ONSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE WOEMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THREE EMPLOYEES.
JUN 192014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Noted some food items in coolers and freezer stored in plasic grocery bags. Must provide food grade storage bag or containers.
Noted the exposed hand sink in the kitchen with a slow drain and at the front counter that exposed sink has a leak at the base of the fixture. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
JAN 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The exterior surfaces of the kitchen cooking equipments require a detail cleaning to remove grease build-up.
Detail clean,maintain all light shields throughout the premises.
Repair water leak at the base of faucet 3 comp sink,remove dusts buil-up on vent covers inside the toilet rooms.
JAN 122012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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JAN 92012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS,RICE,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND LOOSE,BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER- MUST REPAIR.
MAY 122011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IS BROKEN MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND CEILING OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AT BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM MENS TOILET ROOM.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP IN TOILET ROOMS.
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