Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA PLACITA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641588
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Employees open coffee cups placed on prep tables in kitchen and deli station, instructed to keep away from open food and prep tables.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Missing sink stoppers for rear 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Live pottery plant placed above food prep area, instructed to remove.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: No food handler certificate for for kitchen and deli station employees, instructed to provide.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213753
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(a) Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with all employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a).
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 Observed no written vomit and diarhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure, and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods do not have proper labels in prep coolers, freezer, and walk in cooler. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-602.11 (e) Observed small amounts of brown, slimy mold like substance on outside of plastic chute, inside lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501-19 Observed restroom door in prep area does not have self closing device. Instructed must install self closing device on restroom door in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.113 Observed cardboard being used as floor mats throughout rear prep areas. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129651
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
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: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN TAQUERIA, AND MILK COOLER IN SALES AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FREEZERS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND SALES AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN TAQUERIA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINKS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129600
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116721 ON 12-6-17: 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #205919 ON 6-8-17:38-INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #205919 ON 6-8-17: 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN TAQUERIA, AND MILK COOLER IN SALES AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FREEZERS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND SALES AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN TAQUERIA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINKS.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129241
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116721 ON 12-6-17: 22-OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #205919 ON 6-8-17:35-REPAIR CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN TAQUERIA(PEELING PAINT). 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN TAQUERIA. 38-INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN TAQUERIA, AND MILK COOLER IN SALES AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FREEZERS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND SALES AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN TAQUERIA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINKS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116721
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRETED FROM REPORT #205919 ON 6-8-17: 35-REPAIR CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN TAQUERIA(PEELING PAINT) 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN TAQUERIA. 38-INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNIN WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN TAQUERIA, AND MILK COOLER IN SALES AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FREEZERS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND SALES AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN TAQUERIA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINKS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059919
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTEROR OF SLICER, CUTTING SAW, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AND FRYING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN TAQUERIA(PEELING PAINT).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN TAQUERIA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059805
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.2F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED CHORIZO 58.1F, SOUR CREAM 57.6F, RAW BEEF 53.4F, BREADED CHICKEN 52.3F, STEAK 51.2F HOT DOGS 50.1F, HAM 50.2F, DICED TOMATOES 49.8F STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY AND $50 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTEROR OF SLICER, CUTTING SAW, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AND FRYING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN TAQUERIA(PEELING PAINT).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN TAQUERIA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955391
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
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: MEAT SAW NEEDS CLEANING.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: .NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND CARDBOARD LINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR COOKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL DAMAGED NEXT TO SNACK FOOD AREA AT NORTH WALL NEAR PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION HOODS AND SCREENS OVER GRILL/RANGE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937598
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1746248
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT GRILL PREPARING/HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS (GORDITAS, TACOS AND BURRITOS)WITH BARE HANDS WRAPPING FOOD ITEM AND GIVING TO CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES/KNIFE RACK AT MEAT PREP AREA IN REAR AND PROPERLY STORE CLEAN ONLY.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT FRONT GRILL AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT AND INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MEAT JUICES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKING, AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537973
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
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: NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY COOLER AND IN SPOT THROUGH OUT THE SELLING FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE IN THE CEILING. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1513143
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PLACITA · 1840 W 35TH ST
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: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF AND TABLE LEGS IN MEAT DEPT., INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO TIER TABLE IN COOKING ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60609
245 of 329 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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