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LA TORTA CHILANGA

2152 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627260

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFM ON SITE DIES NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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Inspection history

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607564

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605648

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING WITH THE RED STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON THE BLACK SHELVING AND AROUND THE DEEP FREEZERS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASMENT AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE SHEET PROVIDED AS PROOF OF SERVICE BY THE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF NOVEMBER 6TH 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING OF THE REAR REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST AND STAINS ON THE LOWER BASE OF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2582282 DATED 9/25/2023 #47 4-501.11 OUT, C, 12/25/2023,OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. VIOLATION UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583273

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SLICER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582282

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SLICER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2568367 ON 12-12-22: 38-OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. 51-UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE COOKS AND WAITRESS STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568367

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE COOKS AND WAITRESS STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567332

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES IN SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT TORTA BREAD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD TORTA BREAD AND NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR USE TONGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED A BUCKET OF SOAP WATER STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLITY AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE BUCKET DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48F, ABOUT 4 LBS OF MAYO AT 51F, ABOUT 6 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 48F, AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF MILANESA AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SAID PREP COOLER AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIOIRITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF WHEN TO USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE COOKS AND WAITRESS STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545840

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR FOR A PROPER SEAL.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545479

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT THE BAR AREA, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF A BAG WITH CLEAN WIPING CLOTHES INSIDE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38.020.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR FOR A PROPER SEAL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR OF THE COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FUTHER FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456268

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453965

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN AND AROUND THE CONDENSER OF THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE DRY STORAGE LIDS, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPING BY THE BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 53

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

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268295

Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA · 2152 W CERMAK RD

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 CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, (COOKED RICE, BEANS,STEAK, etc. INSTRUCTED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD COMSUMED,OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE PREMISES MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER, IE FLOUR,RICE,ONIONS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA, AND IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT WALL VENT(DUSTY).

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THREE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES. PA100-0367.

Local context · Chicago

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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