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LA MOM KITCHEN

3312 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LA MOM KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568090

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MOM KITCHEN · 3312 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2538217

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MOM KITCHEN · 3312 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PANS OF FOOD ON THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SIDES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497750

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MOM KITCHEN · 3312 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497548

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MOM KITCHEN · 3312 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, EGG FRIED RICE, ETC) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER IN THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED EGGS ON THE SHELF IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (64.4F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS VALUED AT $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN DUCK THAWING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BAR AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE BAG IN THE BOX SYRUPS. PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311812

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MOM KITCHEN · 3312 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311670

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MOM KITCHEN · 3312 S HALSTED ST

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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT LEAST 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED BY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BULK AND FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER/ FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER LOCATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK BLACK STAINS ON WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVING BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SHELVING TO BE EASILY CLEANED AND DURABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291100

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MOM KITCHEN · 3312 S HALSTED 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.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, REMINDED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEES WILL NEED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING,(NOT EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE).

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS AT THIS TIME, 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2663543.

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