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LA FLOR DE MEXICO

2156 W 23RD ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA FLOR DE MEXICO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619651

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT BY THE TOILET ROOMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO AIR DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REAR PREP AREA NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS, MAKE AREA BRIGHTER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

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Inspection history

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Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618955

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591609

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586927

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586193

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565329

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565112

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564227

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554697

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523811

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING MECHANISMS ON EITHER MEN OR WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR BOTH.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILES OVER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSTECT HARBORING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL AND DUST ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282928

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON THE TAMALES, COOKED MEAT IN COOLERS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER ON MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282476

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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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