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CAFE IBERICO

737 N LA SALLE DR · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CAFE IBERICO 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
2374052

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362693

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED WITHOUT PROPER REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE TO ALL MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BINS CONTAINING SANGRIA AND POTATOES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER IN TAPAS PREP AREA LOCATED IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE OF STANDING WATER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A HAND WASH SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA THAT WILL NOT STOP RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 42.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100F UNDER PRESSURE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SUNKEN CREVICE IN FLOOR ON MAIN COOK LINE LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN A SAFE, WALKABLE MANNER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: OBSERVED AN UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR DOORWAY TO DISH PIT IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOBART HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR, AND OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, CHAIRS, AND DECOR THROUGHOUT 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF CLUTTER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON THE HOOD ABOVE UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282415

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER WITH WRONG NAME, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL WHITE POWDERED FOODS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED LINING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PEELING PAINT NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAIN PREP AREA CEILING.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169899

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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 DUST AND WHITE COLORED RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN UNIT IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED DRY GOODS BEING STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTEWATER LINES, OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE SHIELD ON WASTEWATER LINES. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSATION LINE IN COOLER #7 (FIRST BASEMENT 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING LINE. OBSERVED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE COOKLINE COUNTER, WHERE COUNTER EXTENDS OVER STEAM TABLES ON THE COOK LINE SIDE, TO BE COARSE AND FLAKY WOOD TEXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THIS AREA SO IT SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE (APPROX. 18 INCHES LONG, 6 INCHES WIDE) IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SOUP WARMER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990175

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989783

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR CLOSET AND LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN UP ALL DROPPINGS AND SNAITIZE AREA WITH SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF WITH SODA SYRUPS ON THEM UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN SHELF WITH SODA SYRUPS ON AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SECOND FLOOR DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT. MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEST CONTROL NOTED AREAS OF PEST ENTRY INCLUDING LARGE HOLE UNDER REGISTER ON SECOND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLOSE HOLES TO DETER RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. PEST CONTROL ALSO MENTIONED LARGE HOLE IN ELECTRICAL CABINETS BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLOSE ALL HOLES IN ORDER TO DETER ANY RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED BROKEN CONCRETE WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND DRYWALL ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT WATER DAMAGED AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT AROUND BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK ON WALL IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS TO DETER RODENT ENTRY.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOEMTERS IN BAR REFRIGERATORS CONTAINING FRUIT AND MILK. MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOEMTERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED 3RD FLOOR STORAGE. ALL ITEMS ON 3RD FLOOR NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND ADN 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. PEST CONTROL MUST HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS AND ALL FLOORS UNDER ITEMS NEED TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED 2 WORKING ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND 4 NON WORKING ICE MACHINES. MUST START TO GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AND CLUTTER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960494

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954046

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT LOWER LEVEL LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE CANS ROOM. MUST REMOVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON DELI PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSOR (UNDER SLICER). MUST CLEAN COOLER COMPRESSORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALL BEHIND STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS (BY BACK STAIRS LEADING TO UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM). MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751567

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735013

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE 3 THREE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. 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: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 2 LIVE ADULT ROACHES CRAWLING ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT BAR AREA, AND 1 ADULT ROACH ON CORNER NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENTS NEAR THE WATER MAIN SHUTT-OFF AREA .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT BOTTOM OF TAPAS DISPLAY COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND REPAINT WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN. SPLIT SEAMS AT TOP EDGES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT REAR KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A LIGHT WELD,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING BAR SHELVINGS AND BAR COOLERS AT BAR AREAS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AT BASEMENT AREA,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS ETC. AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT KITCHENS AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(BARS,MOP SINK AREA,FURNACE ROOMS,STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENTS ETC.).MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT BAR AREAS AND SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR NEAR THE WATER MAIN SHUTT-OFF IN BASEMENT AREA. SOME FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR ARE LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND BAR AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WEST CEILING AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AREA,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.ALSO, THE MOP SINK HAS SLOW DRAINAGE AT BASEMENT,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.ALL PLUMBING FACILITIES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE REMAINING STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575581

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED TWO CONTAINERS WITH SHELL FISH (MUSSELS AND CLAM) WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER OF SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED THEN THE TAGS SHOULD BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS ON SITE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $80.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLERS AT BOTH PREP AREAS TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.5F/47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES SALAD 45.9F, ASSORTED GRILLED PEPPERS 51.8F, TUNA SALAD 45.8F, SHRIMP 69.7F,SALMON 51.4F, SCALLIONS 55.3F, SQUID 46.8F, POTATOES 82.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LININGS OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING ICE MACHINES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMENS BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522844

Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE IBERICO · 737 N LA SALLE DR

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 DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND THE ICE BIN ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR,AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS WITH CONSUMMABLE ICE BEHIND ALL BARS.

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