JAN 20
2021
PASS · 0 violations
LUCHA CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
2637 N CENTRAL AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
3 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jan 2021.
Last inspected Jan 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
16
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 12
2021
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE. (MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
NOV 18
2020
FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK OR WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EACH HAND SINK/WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HAND SINK OR WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT EACH HAND SINK/WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REGRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 64.5F IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT; AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65.7F INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION (CONTRACT, SERVICE INVOICE, IDPH BUSINESS LICENSE, ETC.) FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. PRIROTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO METHOD TO SANITIZE UTENSILS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER, AND CORRESPONDING CHEMICAL TEST KIT (PAPER STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER POURING OUT OF PIPES UNDER RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TO FLOOR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER INTO GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE. (MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL OF STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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