SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA QUEBRADA #6.

EAT. 92/100

4047 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 23, 2012 · passed

Passed all 3 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
3 passed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Gasket not maintained on prep cooler door. Instructed to replace gasket.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooking equipment, prep counter, cutting boards, storage shelves, interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor behind cooking equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor tile at front entrance and in front of walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Prep cooler and metal stem thermometer not provided on premises. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler and provide thermometer for food handler.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

APR 20
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD MENU SHELF NEXT TO ORANGE JUICER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.---------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

FEB 10
2010
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED COVER/LID OF ORANGE JUICE DISPENSER PLASTIC CONTAINER.----NOTED CAULKING WORN-OUT WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (FRONT AREA) AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK.---- NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOTED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----- NOTED LARGE POT NOT FULLY IMMERSIBLE IN 3 COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POT OR REPLACE 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE SAID POTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ( GRILL, FRYER, STOVE, STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC), PIPES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FAN AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,AND BOTH WASHROOM FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP.----INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FAUCET NECK AT MOP SINK. ---- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---- OBSERVED ONE BURNER STOVE NOT PROPERLY VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR TRANSFER UNDER THE HOOD.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZE, ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON PREMISES INCLUDING CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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