Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA ROCHA on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643864
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
Recorded violations
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHTS IN REAR OF PREP AREA WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXIT DOOR AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO OR EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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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
2639056
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619735
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH DARK STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCE LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610508
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610112
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
Recorded violations
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597691 NOT CORRECTED; #38 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #47-OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597691
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/2IN GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON YELLOW WALL NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579220
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LBS OF BEEF AT 51.5F, 2LBS RICE AT 50.1F AND 12 EGGS AT 50.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AT DRAINPIPE. OBESRVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, FURNACE/BOILER ROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562780
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OR ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS FOR REAR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE PLASTIC.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR JAM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVING IN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: REPAIR LOOSE WALL HOOKS FOR MOP DRYING IN UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FILTER ON VENT HOOD, DOORS/WALLS IN REAR, AND VENT. MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561629
Location recorded for this inspection · LA ROCHA · 2959 W PERSHING RD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ON RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA ETC).(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OR ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS FOR REAR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE PLASTIC.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT PANS WHILE STORED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR JAM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVING IN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE WALL HOOKS FOR MOP DRYING IN UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FILTER ON VENT HOOD, DOORS/WALLS IN REAR, AND VENT. MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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