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LA POTOSINA GROCERY

2300 W 23RD ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store

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

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
1151818

Location recorded for this inspection · LA POTOSINA GROCERY · 2300 W 23RD ST

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

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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
285238

Location recorded for this inspection · LA POTOSINA GROCERY · 2300 W 23RD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
285228

Location recorded for this inspection · LA POTOSINA GROCERY · 2300 W 23RD 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. PAINT /SEAL ALL RAW WOOD WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT. REMOVE ALUMINUM INSIDE REFRIGERATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STOCK ITEMS-REMOVE MILK CRATES. REPAIR SCREEN AT SIDE DOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND WALL BASE, CEILING, AND WALL SECTIONS BEHIND PIPING IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ALL ARTICLES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
74379

Location recorded for this inspection · LA POTOSINA GROCERY · 2300 W 23RD ST

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST COMTROL LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE i.e. map of premises with all bait stations indicated on the map, copy of MSDS (pesticides) receipts, copy of current state license for the company and the techs. SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING, MAKE TIGHT FITTING. EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT, REMOVE THE SAME AND SANTIZE AREA.

  • 25

    TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.ST FLOOR IN CORNERS/NEXT TO COOLER. REMOVE SAME.

  • 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. PAINT /SEAL ALL RAW WOOD WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

  • 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. REPAIR / REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGH-OUT STORE. SEAL HOLES ON BASEMENT FLOOR PREVENTING RODENT ENTRANCE/HORBAGE.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING FANS AND ALL CEILING/WALL ATTACHMENTS i.e.PIPES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE / REPAIR ALL BROKEN CEILING LIGHTS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. REPLACE TOILET SEAT IN TOILET.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. WATER AT THE 3 COMP SINK HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, MUST CORRECT, INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOTERS IN COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPTMENT AND ALL ARTICLES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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