Chicago
UNRATED

LA Tropicana Restaurant

3601 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2020-03-03
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Failed 1 inspection (2020)
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Sanitation issues found across 4 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Documentation & Training critical
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Sanitation critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
2020-03-03 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2020-02-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BACK BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR REMOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BACK BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ONE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE BAR NOT TURNED ON AND A 2 DOOR FREEZER MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 60F. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN THEM BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE SIDE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE BACK BAR WITH A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF THE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTSIDE OPENINGS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE EXPOSED WOOD SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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