Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA PERLA TAPATIA #2 on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624132
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PERLA TAPATIA #2 · 3800-03810 W FULLERTON 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965277
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PERLA TAPATIA #2 · 3800-03810 W FULLERTON 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: NOTED SHELVES THROUGH OUT LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN BAKING EQUIPMENT (MIXERS,SLICERS,CARTS BAKING SHEETS ETC) AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WRAP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH A PROTECTIVE WRAP TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED HEAVY DIRT FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRAINS THROUGH OUT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE,CRACKS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OF THE BASEMENT, WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS THROUGH OUT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS AND PROVIDE LIGHT WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE U-JOINT HAND WASH SINK OF THE WOMENS BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE DEEP FRYING ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE FIRST FLOOR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960732
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PERLA TAPATIA #2 · 3800-03810 W FULLERTON 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: NOTED VERY THICK BLACK DIRT AND SLIM INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES AND OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS ON WALLS, CEILING, ON EQUIPMENTS AND CHARTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INSIDE ONE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT AT THE COMPARTMENT SINKS OF FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER FOR MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES THROUGH OUT LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN BAKING EQUIPMENT (MIXERS,SLICERS,CARTS BAKING SHEETS ETC) AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WRAP ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH A PROTECTIVE WRAP TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED HEAVY DIRT FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRAINS THROUGH OUT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE,CRACKS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OF THE BASEMENT, WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS THROUGH OUT THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS AND PROVIDE LIGHT WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE U-JOINT HAND WASH SINK OF THE WOMENS BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE DEEP FRYING ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE FIRST FLOOR.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1396200
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PERLA TAPATIA #2 · 3800-03810 W FULLERTON 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BREAD TRAYS AND CARTS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/BAKERY AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND REFRIGERATOR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH AREA, PREP TABLE AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT AND REPLACE MISSING, LOOSE AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AT REAR PREP/BAKERY AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PERLA TAPATIA #2 · 3800-03810 W FULLERTON 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: MUST LABEL FOODS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM OF COUNTER TABLE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN ON HALL BY FRY DOUGH KITCHEN, FLOOR IN TOILET AT SAME LOCATION, AND FLOORS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND WATER
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LIGHT IN KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA AND PROVIDE THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419903
Location recorded for this inspection · LA PERLA TAPATIA #2 · 3800-03810 W FULLERTON 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON 2COMP.SINK IN STAFF LUNCH ROOM{PREVIOUSLY CANDI PREP AREA,AND DREFROST AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER AT FRONT.ALSO MUST REPAIR DAMAMAGE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET AREA AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERS ON MILK DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION .
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. INSTRUCTED CLEAN EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND 3COMP.SINKS AT FRONT PREP,EXPOSE HAND SINK.AT MIDDLE PREP,EXPOSE HAND SINKS AT REAR KITCHEN ,TOILET BOWL,HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,2COMP SINKS, HAND WASH SINKS AND TOILET BOWLS IN BASEMENT,OUTER WALL AND INISDE OF DOUGH PROOFER,WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME AT ALL TIMES.ALSO BAKE TRAYS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN BASEMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHENON HALL BY FRY DOUGH KITCHEN,FLOOR IN TOILET AT SAME LOCATION,AND FLOORS IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND WATER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WINDOW BASE WALLS AT FRONT PREP WITH DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN BASEMENT.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES IN KITCKEN HANDLING FOODS TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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