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LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO

6021 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO 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
2626127

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2082167

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR COOLER WITH NO VISIBLE DATE OR LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATES/LABELS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS, IN STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN DISH PIT AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND BAR, WITH RUST AND STAINS, THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND CRACKED WALL, NEAR BOOTH LOCATED BY FRONT WINDOW LOCATED ON NORTH/WEST CORNER OF OPERARATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT BEER DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT BULB. ALSO OBSERVED 4 BURNED OUT LIGHTS OVER FRONT BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN, ON FAR RIGHT SINK, AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976424

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

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 THE UPRIGHT FREEZER, INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND BAR AND IN THE PASS THRU WINDOW ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP FLOOR DRY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770835

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764129

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1763709 DATE 4/27/2016.#29 STILL NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,OR FOOD GRADE BAGSGIES, ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR GARAGE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING HOOD, AND WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA. CLEAN KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN REAR YARD BEFORE GARAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763709

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1576140 DATE 9/25/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 12/25/2015. VIOLATION # 38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. VIOLATION #45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES, MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR GARAGE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER TWO BURNER STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAW WOOD, NEED TO PROVIDE METAL TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING HOOD AND WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA.CLEAN KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN REAR YARD BEFORE THE GARAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576140

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

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: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN NEED CLEANING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER, KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, BLENDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INCLUDING THE BASEBOARD AND REAR PREP TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SAME SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: GAS BBQ GRILLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE REQUIRED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385834

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND RUST FROM OVER HEAD DRAIN RACK AT SAME.MUST REPAIR RUSTED OUT LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE POT STORAGE SHED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385818

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

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 VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385377 6/5/14 NOT CORRECTED #30- MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST SOME FREEZERS.#34-MUST GROUT FLOOR AT PICK UP WINDOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREAS.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLDS AT FRONT,REAR,SIDE & OVERHEAD DOORS,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES,WALL TILES & CEILING TILES IN DINING,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#36-MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK DISH AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.#41-MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND RUST FROM OVER HEAD DRAIN RACK AT SAME.MUST REPAIR RUSTED OUT LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE POT STORAGE SHED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385377

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES ,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYER,FROM SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS.MUST DEFROST SOME FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AT PICK UP WINDOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLDS AT FRONT,REAR,SIDE & OVERHEAD DOORS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES, WALL TILE & CEILING TILES IN DINING ,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN MEN'S.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VANITY IN WOMEN'S IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK DISH AREA,LEAKY PIPE & SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE,UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321494

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

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: MUST RESEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE SHELVING UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT STEAM TABLE, AND PROVIDE DOOR HANDLE TO SLIDING COOLER DOOR, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND PROVIDE SHIELDS IN REAR COOLER AREA OF KITCHEN, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321226

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPING IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED, AND OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, ALSO NOTED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN WEST SIDE OF RESTAURANT WHERE BAR IS LOCATED, AND DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND SEAL ALL DOORS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NONE CONPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 2/8/2012, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS, (32) Gaskets not maintained or prep cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. (33) Prep counter, cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage cabinets and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. (34) Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. (35) Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: FOR 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RESEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE SHELVING UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT STEAM TABLE, AND PROVIDE DOOR HANDLE TO SLIDING COOLER DOOR

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND PROVIDE SHIELDS IN REAR COOLER AREA OF KITCHEN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670463

Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO · 6021 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Gaskets not maintained or prep cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep counter, cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage cabinets and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Faucet not maintained at exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak and repair slow drain.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

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How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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