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LA BOMBA RESTAURANT

3221 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353388

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE 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: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLERS IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN HHOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233731

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE 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
134288

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE 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
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
134275

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE 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: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS THRU-OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.NOTED COOKED MEATS,LIQUID EGGS, COOKED GROUND BEEF,SHISH KABOBS,GRIND PLATANOS, COOKED YUCAS,ETC WITHOUT COVER WHILE OTHER THINGS WERE STORED ABOVE THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COVER FOODS 1st BEFORE STOREING ABOVE THEM. SITUATIONS WAS CORRECTED WHILE STILL ON PREMISES.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 02-26-09 REPORT #156708, #s31,32,& 34 NOT CORRECTD. [31]"ALL CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS[POTS,PANS,ETC] ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT AND AT ALL AREAS NEEDS TO BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN OR COVERED ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOORS AT ALL TIMES". [32}"RUSTED REACH-IN COOLER BOTTOM AT FRONT OF KICHEN,AND BROKEN GLASS SLIDING DOOR ON WARMER CASE NEEDS REPAIR" "MUST REPLACE SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP.SINKS WITH HOLES IN THE MIDDLES". {34}"MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE,AND AT REAR DINING AREA". CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS.

  • 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. REPLACE MISSING FILTER PIECE ON HOOD.

  • 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. MOP SINK AND INTERIOR / EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA WITH WATER DRY AT ALL TIMES.FLOORS BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS CLEANING. REPAIR FLOOR GUARDS IN LADIES TOILET,AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON FLOORS.

  • 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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AND ON WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT REAR AREAS.REPLACE MISSING CEILINB TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE BRIGHT LIGHTS IN TOILETS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON GENTLE-MEN TOILET DOOR.

  • 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3COMP.SINKS,AND UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN GENTLEMEN TOILET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE,AND BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE-SCOOPS AT ALL ICE DISPENSING AREAS,AND AT ICE MACHINE.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1770283.

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