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LA LUNA

1726 S RACINE AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641137

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL BUSTUBS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR DRAINAGE HOLES TO ELIMINATE POOLING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARDS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 1ST FLOOR HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR TO STOP LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL GROUTING, AND IN SOME AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION NEEDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO ELIMINATE ALL STAGNETE AIR. INSTRUCTED TO ADD 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.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640543

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611490

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL AND EXPOSED DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE FINISHED SURFACE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610952

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE DRINK LINES AND WALL UNDER THE BAR AREA, ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AND A CLEAN KITCHENWARE RACK BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AROUND THE SEWER PIPE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED THE RACK AND THE PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED A LARGE BIN OF TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED ON THE BAR AREA COUNTER, THAT IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM A CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES FOR ANY FOODS STORED ON THE BAR COUNTER. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PLASTIC WRAP AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL AND EXPOSED DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE FINISHED SURFACE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2590139 DATED 2/27/24; 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED BY THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 2/27/24 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610751

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590139

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED ALL ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A WINDOW OPENED, LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA/FOOD PREP AREA, WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF LIVE PESTS AND - OR LIVE INSECTS. OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE DOOR TOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WINDOW CLOSED OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION SUCH AS A SCREEN AND MAKE THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PEST PROOFED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SOME PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED BY THE BAR COUNTER/CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (MARGARITA MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE.

  • 49

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED BY THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED NO COVING ON THE WALL IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, SUCH AS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE WALLS UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WALL COVING.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589931

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE 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
2582526

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582390

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2582023 CONDUCTED ON 9/20/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.111 FOUND APPROX. 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND BEHIND DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, IN AREA WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.FOUND APPROX 20 SMALL FLIES ON SITE THROUGHOUT FACILITY, MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582023

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER AT HAND WASHING SINK. FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, BEHIND WHITE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, CHORIZO AND BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 49F LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS APPROX 10LBS AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND RAW TUNA AND STEAKON MENU. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER, FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND BEHIND DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, IN AREA WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.FOUND APPROX 20 SMALL FLIES ON SITE THROUGHOUT FACILITY, MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER IN BASEMENT FILLED WITH BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CEILING PAINT PEELING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION..

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOOD MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2566194 CONDUCTED ON 10/28/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581468

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566621

Location recorded for this inspection · LA LUNA · 1726 S RACINE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOOD WALL IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

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

  • 53

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

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

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

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