SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA TRAILITA.

BEAT. 34/100

5940 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 10, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Jul 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AS LISTED IN YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED RIPPED WINDOW SCREENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WINDOWS SCREENS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE STEAM TABLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE WAS PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

MAY 29
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A BOX OF BEEF INTESTINES THAWING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOODS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RIPPED WINDOW SCREENS IN BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WINDOWS SCREENS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE WAS PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS.

AUG 17
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 13
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION#7-38-012(a) pf

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY. VIOLATION PF--7-38-010

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 FLYING INSECTS AT FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. VIOLATION PF 7-38-020(a)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

INADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND WASHBOWL IN RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BRING UP THE WATER PRESSURE AT THESE SINKS. VIOLATION PF 7-38-030(c)

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SHIELDS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION. VIOLATION PF

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