LAS MOJARRAS RESTAURANT.
3522 E 100TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 222026PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-203.12 OBSERVED NO DATE OF WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK (RAW OYSTERS) WAS SOLD ON THE SHELLFISH IDENTIFICATION TAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DOCUMENT THE DATE OF THE FINAL SALE OF EACH BATCH OF MOLUSCAN SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN THE IDENTIFICATION TAG ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE LAST SALE OF MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-602.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 262025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 72024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND SEATS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
AUG 152023PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
3-304.12 : MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON PREP TABLE SURFACES.
4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
: 4-501.11 : MUST REPLACE 2- BROKE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
4-102.11 : OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE POP OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA
6-201.16 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT.
6-202.12 :MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
AUG 112023FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
3-304.12 : MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON PREP TABLE SURFACES.
4-102.11 : OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
: 4-501.11 : MUST REPLACE 2- BROKE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
6-201.16 : OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE POP OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
6-202.12 :MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579516 8/3/23 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK,ON LEDGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,IN BOX OF ONIONS.ALSO,3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/23. 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2544486 11/19/21 NOT CORRECTED #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.#55- 6-201.11 : OBSERVED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.#56- 4-202.18 : OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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AUG 32023FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED OR SOLD WRITTEN ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) (COS)
OBSERVED (8)TOXIC POISON/RODENTICIDE RODENT PINK SOFT PACKS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,IN CORNER NEAR TOILET,UNDER GRILL TABLE .POISON WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE STORED IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK,ON FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA.ALSO,3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/3/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON PREP TABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST REPLACE 2- BROKE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT.
MUST ELEVATE POP OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA.
END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2544486 11/19/21 NOT CORRECTED #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.#55- 6-201.11 : OBSERVED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.#56- 4-202.18 : OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NEW FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
NOV 192021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED KNIVES AND TONGS STUCK BETWEEN PIPING OVER COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORING DEVICES FOR STORING UTENSILS WHEN NOT IN USE OR WHEN DRYING.
OBSERVED THE FREEZER DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST, DAMAGE AND COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE FISH IS KEPT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEAND OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A VERY LOOSE FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NEW FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
AUG 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS ON THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHRIMP, SLICED TOMATOES) LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD DATE LABEL FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (RAW OYSTER DISHES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING DEATTACHED LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE COVING TIGHT FITTING.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 102018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR KITCHEN; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF UNIT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN UNDER SINKS TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS (POTATOS, PEPPERS).
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE WHERE NEEDED ON SAME WALL.
APR 272017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREPRE AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREAS OF FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PRE AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MAY 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(#45) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1566753 DATE 8-26-15. MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-4-090.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER 2 DOOR REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN THE SIDE WALLS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE WALLS,CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
AUG 262015PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA,HAS RUST ON GREASE TRAP
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
AUG 292014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER 2 DOOR REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS FRONT AND IN RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL BARRIER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FRONT PREP COOLER BEHIND COUNTER.
PREMISE HAS NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL UTULITY MOP SINK ON PREMISES.
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