Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LA PENA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635098
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566777
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545258
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ARE. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545198
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320990
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144283
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL WITH HOLD ON BASEBOARD UNDER THE BAR TABLE INSIDE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT CORNERS AND FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND BAR COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH IS NOT BEING USED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALK-IN COOLER IN GOOD CONDITION.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR AT CORNERS NEXT TO AUDIO/TV AND DINING TABLES AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANITIZE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136090
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982974
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982348
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED 10 BOTTLES OF BEER STORED DOWN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE .THE ICE IS USED ALSO FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND BOTTLES OF BEER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF STOVE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD AND UNDER & ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON WOOD LEDGE UNDER 3- COMP BAR SINK,ON FLOOR IN DJ BOOTH.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/30/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN FLOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER TABLE IN REAR SEATING AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S STALL TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR 3- COMP SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND PREP TABLES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751670
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464973
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PENA · 4104 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RACKS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS RUSTY. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED. OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.)
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60639
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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