Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643728
Location recorded for this inspection · LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL · 45 N WELLS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR LINE COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NON-FUNCTIONAL AND NOT IN-USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; NO TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LISTED COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USE. FACILITY HAS SUFFICIENT COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR TO MEET COLD-HOLDING CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AT COOLERS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM DOOR PANELS OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED: BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SOIL BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE INTERIOR CAVITIES ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL, STOVE, DEEP FRYER); BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS ALONG VENTILATION COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERE LEAK AT BOTH FAUCETS AND SPRAY HOSE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCETS AND SPRAY HOSE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
114797
Location recorded for this inspection · LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL · 45 N WELLS 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE(UPPER PORTION OF MACHINE). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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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. WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343353
Location recorded for this inspection · LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL · 45 N WELLS 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE DATES/LABELS.
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. ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED & MAKE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER & 2-DOOR COOLER BY W.I.C. DOOR-DUE TO DUST/DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
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. INTERIOR OF HOOD & ATTACHMENTS TO IT MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DUST; ANY GREASE/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES BY COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED.
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. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES, & SOLUTION REPLACED AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60606
260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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