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LA ESPERANZA

3000 S DRAKE AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595786

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578357

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN WALL OVER DOORWAY OF WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE ON SALESFLOOR NEAR TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINRTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567924

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON COOLERS, TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567568

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN BETWEEN SHELVING AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON COOLERS, TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2454096

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE UTENSIL STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DROED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND FROM FOOD & NON-FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS IN 3-COMP AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE NEEDS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS ON THE SALES FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285258

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO SUPPORT WHITE WOODEN BENCHES IN FRONT OF THE MEAT DEPT AREA FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING SURFACES IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA AND COOK/PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE SLICER, BAND-SAW, ETC. BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED VEGETABLE COOLER IN THE REAR GROCERY AREA WITH A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MACHINERY STORED ON THE GROCERY SIDE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223066

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-102.11(A)(2)MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 MUST REPAIR CRACKED GLASS ON DELI DISPLAY DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222773

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF COUNTER IN PREP AREA,ON FLOOR NEAR COFFEE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER,REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS AND TOOL ROOM ALONG WOOD BASES,TOILETROOM IN VANITY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/18.(PRIORITY 7-38-020A)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-102.11(A)(2)MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 MUST REPAIR CRACKED GLASS ON DELI DISPLAY DOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: 5-205.15(A) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222594

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11 PIC DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATIONS.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BOTH DELI DISPLAY UNITS AT 52.7F AND 54.9F WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON COILS ,WITH TCS JUST PREPPED FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF COUNTER IN PREP AREA,ON FLOOR NEAR COFFEE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER,REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS AND TOOL ROOM ALONG WOOD BASES,TOILETROOM IN VANITY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/18.(PRIORITY 7-38-020A)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11(A)(2)MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 MUST REPAIR CRACKED GLASS ON DELI DISPLAY DOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088671

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088226

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

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: FOUND 50 POUNDS OF RAW CHORIZO IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.3 - 50.2 DEGREES. PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER WITHOUT COOLING PROPERLY. FOUND 3 POUNDS OF COOKED BEANS AT 119.2 DEGREES BEING HELD IN A CROCK THAT IS NOT POWERED ON. BEANS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. FOUND 1 PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK IN AT 70.5 DEGREES. CHICKEN HAS BEEN DISCARDED 10 POUNDS TOTAL VALUE $200.00 63 POUNDS TOTAL CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR. SIGN ON SINKS STATES DO NOT USE. WATER LEAKS BADLY WHEN TURNED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WHILE IN POOR REPAIR USE DELI SINK THAT IS AT THE OTHER END OF THE COUNTER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE/STORAGE AREA WITH USED COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT HAS A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. NACHO CHIPS AT BOTTOM OF EQUIPMENT, YARD HAS WEED GROWTH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER. RODANT ACTIVITY NOTED AND FLY INFESTATION FEEDING ON EQUIPMENT. ALL NEED TO BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODANT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MAY NOT STORE OPEN FOODS IN GROCERY BAGS, MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. STORAGE SHELVES WITH BUILD OF FOOD. FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN WALK IN AND REAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT HANDSINK SINK IN DELI AREA P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE STORE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLOTHING, SHOES AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND OR ORGAINZE ALL ARTICLES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932881

Location recorded for this inspection · LA ESPERANZA · 3000 S DRAKE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN.BEANS,AND RICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR NEAR PRODUCE AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAIBED CEILING ILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR INSIDE THE MEAT COUNTER AND OPEN PRODUCE BIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS INSIDE PREMISES

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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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