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LA ROQUITA

5210 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LA ROQUITA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951092

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932317

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-12a.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BROKEN DRAIN STOPPERS IN THE PREP KITCHEN 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW ONES. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM THE TWO TABLE STORAGE SHELF, ONE IN DISH AREA, AND THE OTHER UNDER THE GRILL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS, UP-RIGHT FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER ONLY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A NOZZEL THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.ALSO OBSERVED SIDE BAR GUN HOLDER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING NO DRAIN LINE TO DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT TO DRAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931907

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1457206

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY 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: NO SEPARATION BETWEEN CONSUMABLE ICE AND SODA LINES IN BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION/BARRIER BETWEEN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UPPER AND LOWER INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE ARE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER AND BETWEEN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 2 LIGHTS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SERVICE BAR (WEST SIDE). MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO AIR GAP AT FRONT BAR ICE BIN DRAIN LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CREATE AIR GAP. SPRAYER HANGS BELOW RIM OF SINK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TENSION SPRING SO SPRAYER HANGS ABOVE RIM OF SINK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464789

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496390

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE AT SAME SINK.--------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493904

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369828

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY 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 INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE SODA TUBING INSIDE THE ICE BIN AND THE CONSUMABLE ICE OR PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND THE FURNACE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MUST DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL VENT IN THE STORAGE ROOM, ,VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188757

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
659250

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.-------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING ON WALLS BEHIND HANSINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (REAR).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
635029

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROQUITA · 5210 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1771442.

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