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LUCHA CAFE

2637 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LUCHA CAFE 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
2537968

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCHA CAFE · 2637 N CENTRAL 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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472862

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCHA CAFE · 2637 N CENTRAL AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472548

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCHA CAFE · 2637 N CENTRAL AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE. (MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456776

Location recorded for this inspection · LUCHA CAFE · 2637 N CENTRAL AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HAND SINK OR WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT EACH HAND SINK/WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK OR WASH BOWL SINK IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EACH HAND SINK/WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REGRIGERATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 64.5F IN DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT; AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65.7F INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION (CONTRACT, SERVICE INVOICE, IDPH BUSINESS LICENSE, ETC.) FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. PRIROTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METHOD TO SANITIZE UTENSILS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER, AND CORRESPONDING CHEMICAL TEST KIT (PAPER STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER POURING OUT OF PIPES UNDER RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TO FLOOR OF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY CONVEY WASTE WATER INTO GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE. (MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL OF STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2758085.

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