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LA BOMBA RESTAURANT

3221 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597093

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

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Inspection history

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Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577231

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576599

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576317

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/RIPPED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS/DOORS CORNERS AND HIDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREAS COOLERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523664

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES RUSTED. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FRONT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER LOOSE. MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522690

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2387139

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 MUST INSTALL A CEILING OVER THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE EXPOSED WOOD JOISTS ARE LOCATED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386421 ON 8/24/20: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386421

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 96-127F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 51.8F, PORK AT 45.7F, FISH AT 47.7F, MILK AT 47.1F, CHEESE AT 46.2F, EGGS AT 53.1F, HAM AT 50.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366212 ON 3/23/20 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 47 - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT WEARING THEIR FACE MASK OVER THEIR NOSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A FACE MASK OVER THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE WORKING. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366212

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 120.2F AND FISH AT 117.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $10. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FISH AT 50.4F, EGGS AT 49.2F, MILK AT 50.2F, HAM AT 46.4F, AND PORK AT 46.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER HOLDING AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. THE CUSTOMER AND MANAGER WERE NOTIFIED THAT EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. THE CUSTOMER LEFT WITH THE DOG AFTER RECEIVING THEIR TAKE-OUT ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311906

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00A.M..MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3LBS. COOKED POTATOE BALLS 129.2F .10LBS. COOKED RICE 120.4F,122.5F,123.2F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNITSPRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 13LBS.30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 70.2F,4LBS. COOKED CARNITAS 71.6F,5LBS. VEGETABLES WITH MEAT 66.7F,3LBS. DICED HAM 56.5F,3LBS. COOKED SOUP 66.7F,10Z. RAW SHRIMP 60.8F,3LBS. RAW PERCH 63.3F,3LBS,CHIRIZO 64.5F,3LBS. RAW CUT CHICKEN 62.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.1 LBS.$115.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 122.4F.HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 126.6F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 57.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER.COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW AT 145.8F AND HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 156.9F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING UNIT.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FORR FRONT COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2- 5 GALLON DISH WASHING LIQUID BUCKETS BEING USED TO STORE 5- GALLONS.TAMARIND AND 10LBS. CUT POTATOES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.51.5LBS. $25.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF AND RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF JUICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN REAR PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL VENT ABOVE REAR 3- DOOR COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300509

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE 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: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

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

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300351

Location recorded for this inspection · LA BOMBA RESTAURANT · 3221 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

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

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2293963 6/20/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF 3- RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELF AND ON LEDGE BEHIND STORAGE SHELF.ALSO,APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT AND ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF THEM BREEDING IN WATER AND CRAWLING ALONG LOWER PILLAR NEXT TO HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN CORNER OF STORAGE SHELVES .MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP DRY AND SEAL THE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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