LATINICITY.
108 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF A YELLOW SUBSTANCE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE DISPLAY MENU BOARDS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE DISPLAY MENU BOARDS FOR BURGUESA FOOD STATION (BEEF BURGERS) AND SUSHI & CEVICHE BAR FOOD STATION (RAW SUSHI) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE OFFERED AT SUSHI & CEVICHE BAR FOOD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 142020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65F - 70F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF A YELLOW SUBSTANCE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE DISPLAY MENU BOARDS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE DISPLAY MENU BOARDS FOR BURGUESA FOOD STATION (BEEF BURGERS) AND SUSHI & CEVICHE BAR FOOD STATION (RAW SUSHI) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE OFFERED AT SUSHI & CEVICHE BAR FOOD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 20 - 30 SMALL FLIES AT THE MAIN BAR, UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE DISPLAY MENU BOARDS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE DISPLAY MENU BOARDS FOR BURGUESA FOOD STATION (BEEF BURGERS) AND SUSHI & CEVICHE BAR FOOD STATION (RAW SUSHI) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE OFFERED AT SUSHI & CEVICHE BAR FOOD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE VARIOUS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES IN PUEBLO RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
SMALL CLEAR DELI CONTAINER NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JAN 92018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DISPOSABLE SPOONS USED IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INOPERABLE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, KEPT IN REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS IN WARMEST PART.
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APR 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OYSTERS CO-MINGLED WITH MUSSELS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $60. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SHELLFISH SEPARATELY FROM ONE ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, BEANS, HAMBURGERS, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MAR 222017FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE MAIN PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET MISSING WHILE DOING DISHES AND THE LEFT FAUCET IS UNABLE TO REACH ALL BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BOWLS OF WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACINE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WITH A PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKLINE IN THE PATA NEGRA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND UNDER THE LARGE HOOD IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE PATA NEGRA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
FEB 272017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 20LBS OF COOKED WHITE RICE ON A PREPARATION TABLE AT 48.4-55.2F AND 1LB OF HAM IN A TOP LOADING COOLER AT 47.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $25. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE MAIN PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET MISSING WHILE DOING DISHES AND THE LEFT FAUCET IS UNABLE TO REACH ALL BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BOWLS OF WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACINE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WITH A PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKLINE IN THE PATA NEGRA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND UNDER THE LARGE HOOD IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE PATA NEGRA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
OCT 282016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Cutting board that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in prep area(pata negra), dish machine area, and exposed hand sinks in various prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust. shall be repaired/replaced).
OCT 202016FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Found some potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less at time of inspection list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements area as follows: beef at 56.5F, squid/calamari at 48.5F, and chicken at 48.5F, mgmt. discarded product at once(approximate value $ 270.00, approximate 25Lbs).Citation issued 7-38-005(A). critical violation.(cooler air temp was at 41.3F)
Found/observed employee's in various prep areas not washing their hands while changing gloves at time of inspection citation issued 7-38-010(A)critical violation.
Found/observed no paper towels or soap in soap dispenser in bar area, mgmt. was advised to provide paper towels, and soap dispenser at all times. citation issued 7-38-030 critical.
Found observed live fruit flies 40 (gnats) in rear kitchen areas, and rear storage areas(30 ), citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, reach in coolers must properly date food items in walk in coolers, reach in coolers.
Cutting board that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in prep area(pata negra), dish machine area, and exposed hand sinks in various prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust. shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had excess food debris not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bar counter areas, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment that had excess grease build, need detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floors, under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen area, storage areas, shall be provided.
Wall/ceiling in kitchen prep areas that had dirt accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning, excess dirt removed.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
FEB 222016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed employee's in various prep areas not washing their hands, while changing gloves, leaving prep areas, and returning to prep areas, without changing gloves, or washing their hands at this time of complaint inspection, Citation issued 7-38-010(A), Critical Violation.
Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats,15 )in rear torta station(rear kitchen area)at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious Violation.
Found/observed no certified food managers with city of Chicago food sanitation certificate, while preparing potentially hazardous foods, tacos, tortas, meats, hamburgers, empanadas, oriental foods, etc.. at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-012 Serious violation.
Caulk around prep table in torta station in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing units in rear kitchen, bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing ceiling tiles in main kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/provided.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
OCT 82015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR LEAKY HAND SINK UNDER PIPE AT THE SANDERO PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE ICE SCOOPER HOLDERS FOR ALL 3 ICE MACHINES ON PREMISES.
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