JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA STRADA CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
2023 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 17, 2019 · passed with conditions
7 of 10 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISUUED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE AT FRONT PREP AREA SERVICE COUNTER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT AT SERVICE COUNTER AND REAR DOOR WAY AT MOP SINK AREA
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
JUN 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED0
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED CHIRIZO EMPANADAS 109.4F INSIDE OF TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.COS.APPX. 1LB. $5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. FULLY COOKED SAUSAGES 45.4F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 47.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.COS.VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED.APPX. 4LBS. $22.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISUUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 114.9F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MEAT SLICER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE AT FRONT PREP AREA SERVICE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT AT SERVICE COUNTER AND REAR DOOR WAY AT MOP SINK AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed prepackaged beverages for retail sale not properly labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the tall 2 door refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Instructed facility to install and maintain a hot holding thermometer in the front counter empanada unit.
MAR 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 282015PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2015
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE MILK CREATES AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR UTILITY ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 182015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 18
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, REPORTS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, DELI MEAT, MILK, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTH ON COUNTER BY DELI SLICER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN USE WASH CLOTHS IN APPROPRIATE CLEANING SOLUTION AND TO STORE SOILED IN APPROPRIATE RECEPTACLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had peeling paint in rear closet area shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must provide back flow preventer to mop sink.
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