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LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST.

2834 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632730

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN TORTILLA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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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
2078248

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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: OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS PREPARED FOOD AND FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM CONTAINER BEING RE-USED AS FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PROPER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED NO COVERS ON ICE STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILLS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CARDBOARD. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071921

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 45.6 F OF AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT LEAST 40 OR BELOW. MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER TEMPERATURE ON SITE. NOTED THE UNIT TEMPERATURE IS NOW 38.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 21 LBS OF CHOPPED FISH AT 46.4 F, 1 LB OF COOKED BEEF AT 48.3 F, 5 LBS OF HAM/BACON 46.8F, 2 LBS OF COOKED CORN AT 49.0 F, 5LBS OF PORK 56.8 F, 5 LBS OF BEEF TONGUE AT 56.8 F, 2LBS OF SHRIMP AT 47.4, 1 LB OF COOKED VEGETABLE AT 48.2 F, 2 LBS OF SALSA AT 48.9 F, AND 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.2 F. MANAGER STATED TOTAL COST OF SAID FOOD APPROXIMATELY $ 200.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SALSA AND SAUCES) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EGGS TO AT THE BOTTOM OF SHELF TO PREVENT ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED UNCOVERED GREEN SPICE LEAVE (HOJASANTA) STORED INSIDE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS OR COVERS TO PROTECT READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLOOD SPILLS ON CUTTING BOARD STORED AT DRYING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION. 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE CORNER INSIDE KITCHEN BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPING INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE ANY PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS UNLABELED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS PREPARED FOOD AND FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM CONTAINER BEING RE-USED AS FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PROPER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED NO COVERS ON ICE STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILLS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CARDBOARD. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981374

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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: FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, GRILLS, REFRIGERATED DRAWERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING THE MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE DUSTY AND GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS OF BUSINESS. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE DARK LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA(AREA NOT WELL LIT). CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976914

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON 12-5-16 FROM REPORT# 1976532 NOT CORRECTED: -16-FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED AND HELD UNTIL SERVED NOT PROERLY PROTECTED. MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT HUMAN CONTAMINATION. NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, GRILLS, REFRIGERATED DRAWERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FINISH CLEANING THE MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE DUSTY AND GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS OF BUSINESS. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE DARK LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA(AREA NOT WELL LIT). CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976532

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 FRESH CLAMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGIING STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FRESH SHELLFISH MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH ORIGINAL TAG AND KEPT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING UNTIL PREPARED. ALL PRODUCT FOUND NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B2).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKE TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS, PLACE ON THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS, FLIP THEM OVER WITH BARE HANDS, AND TAKE TTHEM OFF THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. MUST USE TONGS, UTENSILS, GLOVES OR WHITE TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED AND HELD UNTIL SERVED NOT PROERLY PROTECTED. MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT HUMAN CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, GRILLS, REFRIGERATED DRAWERS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE HOOD ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE DUSTY AND GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS OF BUSINESS. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE DARK LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA(AREA NOT WELL LIT). CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL PROPANE TANKS IN BASEMENT STORED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF PREMISES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SECTIONS OF BASEMENT WHERE FLOORS ARE NOT ACESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTION AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932829

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP AND LID OF CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHTB SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER I PREP AREA,THE OUTSIDE THERMPOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559885

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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 BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS ON CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515920

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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: OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT WERE NOT LABELED; LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS OBSERVED. WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRYER IN KITCHEN, IN ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED IN KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ROOM WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME LEAKING FROM THE SECOND FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS; MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493509

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.1F. MGR STATES COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES AND WITHIN REQUIRED TIME FRAME. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS. $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF UNUSED STOVE, INTERIOR OF COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, AND WHEELS OF PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305614

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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: INTERIOR BOTTOM REAR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279347

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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: THE CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED, LABEL AND DATE ALL OPEN PREPARED FOOD PRODUCT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE OLD STACKED STOVES IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY AND UNORGANIZED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES CLEAN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE DISH MACHINE HAS A LIME BUILDUP INSIDE, DELIME THE MACHINE. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME LIGHT COLORED BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR LIP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE COOLER CONDENSER PIPE IS DRAINING INTO A VERY FULL BUCKET, PLUMB THE DRAIN LINE TO THE NEAREST SANITARY DRAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679757

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. · 2834 W CERMAK RD

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. SOME FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABELED; LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS.

  • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAMN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN, PREP AREA (FRONT) AND BAR.

  • 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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60623

280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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