Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA CECINA on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169572
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH 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: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO TORTILLAS WORK STATION. MUST PROVIDE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AREA, AND CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES AND IN BASEMENT IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND LARGE GARBAGE BAGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2233054
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167171
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, DRIPPING DOWN SIDES AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER AND NO LID. ALSO OBSERVED A PILE OF FOOD/GREASE SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES AT EXTERIOR OF REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER/AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO TORTILLAS WORK STATION. MUST PROVIDE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AREA, AND CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES AND IN BASEMENT IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND LARGE GARBAGE BAGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010059
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1763552 ON 4/25/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING, FAN COVER IN THE COCA COLA COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763552
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTIING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED THE GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752142
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTIING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED THE GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
44
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED A NON EMPLOYEE ENTERED THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOR FOOD PREP AREA ARE DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561356
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CECINA · 1536 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FAN COVER IN SIDE COKE COOLER ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CEILING FAN AND OVERHEAD PIPE ABOVE STEAM TABLE(DUST BUILDUP).
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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