Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LA PALAPITA 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
1931686
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547112
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-8-15 NOT CORRECTED #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-15 NOT CORRECTED. #45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#30- ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#32-DIRTY SHELVING UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE/REPLACE. LARGE HOLES IN DOOR TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.#33- THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING. EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD EXHAUST. INTERIOR OF FRONT BOX FREEZER AND BOTH UNUSED COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#34- FLOOR UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#35- WALL COVING NEXT TO FLAT GRILL AND ENTRANCE TO WASHROOMS PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.#38-VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS, ON WALLS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK FAUCETS. A HOSE WAS NOTED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL NEATLY AND ELEVATED OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546860
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 62.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 47.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED RICE AT 47.5F, 15LBS COOKED BEANS AT 48.7F. 5 LBS ROASTED PEPPERS AT 50F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. EMPLOYEE STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-15 NOT CORRECTED. #45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#30- ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#32-DIRTY SHELVING UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE/REPLACE. LARGE HOLES IN DOOR TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.#33- THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING. EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD EXHAUST. INTERIOR OF FRONT BOX FREEZER AND BOTH UNUSED COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#34- FLOOR UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#35- WALL COVING NEXT TO FLAT GRILL AND ENTRANCE TO WASHROOMS PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.#38-VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHERE AN ATTACHED HOSE WAS NOTED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199680
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL WASHBOWLS. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE MENS WASHROOM OR AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE DURING THE INSPECTION TO PURCHASE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY SHELVING UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE/REPLACE. LARGE HOLES IN DOOR TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING. EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD EXHAUST. INTERIOR OF FRONT BOX FREEZER AND BOTH UNUSED COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL COVING NEXT TO FLAT GRILL AND ENTRANCE TO WASHROOMS PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459641
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.3). NOTED BEEF TONGUE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F, AND BARBACOA (BEEF) AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG MEAT, COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, BURRITOS, TACOS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP (SLIPPERY) IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOFED LIGHT SHIELD.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.----MUST CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1389218
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE 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: OVERHEAD CANOPY HAS BUILD OF GREASE,PREP AREA,. MUST DEGREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CHOPPING BOARDS ARE SCORCH. MUST REPLACE CHOPPING BOARDS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGE CEILING TILES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166246
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE 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: HOOD OVER FRYER HAVE BUILD UP O0F GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BESIDE FRYER , FRONT PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR SEAL WALL.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL WALK IN COOLER.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271388
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE 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: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean , need cleaning(detailed).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in front prep area, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271319
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE 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: Above violation still remaining.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271305
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194293
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: storge shelving that had peeling pain/raw wood in front counter areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Rear storage selving not clean need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving need cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors by furnace area need cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in prep area, diplay cooler shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539575
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PALAPITA · 4263 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS RECAULKING; CHOPPING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK COLOR MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE; RUBBER GASKET IN PREP COOLER DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA,CABINET IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST REMOVE FOIL ,DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH 2 INCH HOLE AND 3 INCH HOLE MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED; BASEWALLS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 1 PREP COOLER
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60641
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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