Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. on .
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Latest inspection
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.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547302
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: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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 PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON HAND SINK IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363518
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.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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 PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON HAND SINK IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250758
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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FRYER, GRILL, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, AND CAN OPENER.
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 FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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 CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS, AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS AT BOTH 3PART SINKS AND 2PART SINK.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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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. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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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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