LAS DELICIAS LATINAS, INC..
4010-4012 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
11 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOXES OF UNCUT PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN 2 TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO REPAIR TORN GASKET ON REACH-IN FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 22024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46F, BEEF AT 44-47F, COOKED BEANS AT 50F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 46F, TAMALES AT 46F, AND CHEESE AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
REPAIR THE WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE MOP SINK.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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NOV 182022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 102022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN REAR PREPARATION AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/01/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2537571 NOT CORRECTED: #47-OBSERVED TWO TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #56-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP 3-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. #58-OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 12021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GAP/OPENING APPROX: 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTOOM AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED TWO TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP 3-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JAN 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZINGB SOLUTION.
FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP ARERA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER OF BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THREE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIICATE. MUST RE TAKE THE TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED NOT FROM REPORT #2282768 DATED 4/8/19.102.13 #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 C1TATION ISSUED.
APR 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. -
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK (DISH WASHING AREA).INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT MENTIONED HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS/PANS/CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS STORED ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 32017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (ONE OUT OF TWO) WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD AND GREASE ABOVE THE GRILL . MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL GAP/HOLES ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE DRY-STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLE SLAW 80 LBS, AT 47.8F INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 50.1F, 2 LBS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0 F DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $85.00, TOTAL 82 LBS.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, TRAYS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD UP.
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE COOK LINE. (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed several items in cooler being stored in grocery bags. Instructed all foods must be stored in food or restaurant grade storage bags or containers.
APR 12016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection # 1567169 on 09/03/15: #30 ALL PREPARED READY TO DRINK BEVERAGES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #32 MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. MUST ALL BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. Facility has added additional tin foil to corner where missing trim in the dry storage area. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Observed several items in cooler being stored in grocery bags. Instructed all foods must be stored in food or restaurant grade storage bags or containers.
SEP 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL PREPARED READY TO DRINK BEVERAGES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE TAPE ON COUNTER AND WALLS AROUND REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST ALL BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
RAW WOODEN WALLS AT THE DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ENTRANCE WAY WALL TO REAR PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
NOV 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT BAR (BY 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK).---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MAY 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS WITH HOLE/GAP NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
DEC 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE ON THE FLOOR IN THE IN FRONT OF THE HEATER IN THE FURNACE/STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.
MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD ON THE FAUCET.
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