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LA CECINA

1536 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA CECINA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630756

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANIN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP: FRYERS, FLAT TOP, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AT PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTERS IN HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2612707

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588743

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(B) OBSERVED IN THE USE OF WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED: ALL WIPING CLOTHS FOR EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN AN ICE BIN WITHOUT THE HANDLE ABOVE THE ICE BIN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP HANDLE UPRIGHT TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL AS WELL AS INSIDE THE FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BAG OF ONION, BAG OF BEANS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: -060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: 7-38-060 OBSERVED A KID'S MENU ON SITE WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. CHILDREN'S MEAL DEFAULT BEVERAGE SHOULD INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING. (1) water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (2) sparkling water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (3) flavored water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (4) nonfat or 1% dairy milk containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving offered for sale; (5) nondairy milk alternatives: (A) with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (B) containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving as offered for sale; and (C) meeting the standards for the National School Lunch Program as set forth in 7CFR210.10; or (6) 100% fruit or vegetable juice or juice combined with water or carbonated water, with no added sweeteners, in a serving size of no more than 8 ounces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588366

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON THE BREAKFAST ITEMS SIDE OF THE MENU FOR THE PHYSICAL MENUS AND THE ONLINE MENU. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE BREAKFAST ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTREIK ON THE BREAKFAST EGG ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD AN ASTREIK NEXT TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER THAT IS PRESENTLY ON THE PHYSICAL MENU AND ADD THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE ONLINE BREAKFAST MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(B) OBSERVED IN THE USE OF WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED: ALL WIPING CLOTHS FOR EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN AN ICE BIN WITHOUT THE HANDLE ABOVE THE ICE BIN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP HANDLE UPRIGHT TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL AS WELL AS INSIDE THE FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BAG OF ONION, BAG OF BEANS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER AND TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: 7-38-060 OBSERVED A KID'S MENU ON SITE WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. CHILDREN'S MEAL DEFAULT BEVERAGE SHOULD INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING. (1) water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (2) sparkling water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (3) flavored water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (4) nonfat or 1% dairy milk containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving offered for sale; (5) nondairy milk alternatives: (A) with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (B) containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving as offered for sale; and (C) meeting the standards for the National School Lunch Program as set forth in 7CFR210.10; or (6) 100% fruit or vegetable juice or juice combined with water or carbonated water, with no added sweeteners, in a serving size of no more than 8 ounces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582671

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 FOUND FLOUR, HERBS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOOD COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 FOUND OUTSIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582157

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN AND SALSA HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SHORT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. FOUND NO TCS FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN SAID COOLER . ONLY OBSERVED WHOLE VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO HOLD ANY TCS FOOD ITEMS IN SAID COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND RICE, FLOUR, AND BEANS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN A BULK CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED IN RICE BULK DRY STORAGE BIN, 3 ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND 4 ROACHES LOCATED ON WALL BEHIND COOLERS IN FOOD PREP. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND FLOUR, HERBS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOOD COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567304 CONDUCTED ON 11/18/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. 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
2567304

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 45

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

  • 51

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566949

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE CONDENSER OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND BEHIND SAID REFRIGERATOR AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 45

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

  • 51

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537353

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ALL WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A VERY HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT HOT HOLD COUNTER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE PILE OF CARD BOARD BOXES, WOOD, AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS AS THEY COULD BE POSSIBLE SPACES FOR HARBORING OF INSECTS AND PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS. HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRONT FOOD SERVICE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER HOOD SYSTEM.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457187

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT VERY DIM IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHTS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2320504 DATE 10-25-19 ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320504

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIROUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN PROPER A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZED SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD. ALSO CLEAN THE TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL, AND CLEAN REMOVE THE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE FRYER DOOR CLEAN INTERIOR FANGUARD COVER IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATION #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS FROM REPORT #2291054 DATE 6/6/2019, CORRECT BY DATE SEPT. 6, 2019. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291054

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH 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 RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIETY OF READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD HALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, ORDISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACECARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED REAR BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD(IE, BEANS,RICE,ETC.)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PEPPER PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA(POTS AND PANS STORED ON PLASTIC CRATES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO LADIES RESTROOM RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER, NEED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING FAN BLADES OVER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO BASEMENT HAS A MUSTY SMELL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE THE MUSTY SMELL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN HOOD OVER THE FRONT COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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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