Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LA CONDESA on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622788
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CONDESA · 1003 N ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a food handler grabbing tomatoes, bread and cheese with bare hands when assembling food items. Instructed manager not to handle such foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement ice maker, Instructed to install in a clean view area.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670265
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CONDESA · 1003 N ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN AREAS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,PIECES OF UNUSED/UNCLEAN KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
660202
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CONDESA · 1003 N ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON OPENED BOX OF OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).APPROXIMATELY 10#'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$ 50.00.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD AT COMPARTMENT WERE ICE IS BEING MADE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL IS DETAILED CLEANED,SANITIZED BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN AND NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED SOUTH SIDE DOOR 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SAME AREA ALSO MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 10 BENEATH CLUTTERED STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#579996 DATED:3/28/11. 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACE, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT 06/28/2011 36 Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA 06/28/2011 38 Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT, A DRAIN COVER FOR BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP BASEMENT AREA 06/28/2011 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ROTTED- OUT WOOD ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOILS FROM SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN AREAS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,PIECES OF UNUSED/UNCLEAN KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580162
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CONDESA · 1003 N ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579996
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CONDESA · 1003 N ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED 3/15/2010, INSPECTION REPORT #58372, VIOLATIONS #'S 32, 33, 34, 38, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACE, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT, A DRAIN COVER FOR BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP BASEMENT AREA
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
58372
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CONDESA · 1003 N ASHLAND AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND COOK PREPARING,SERVING,HOT HOLDING A VARIETY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.WOODEN SHELVING IN KITCHEN IS PEELING,SHELVING INSIDE TALL COOLER IS RUSTY REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS BEHIND FRON SERVICE COUNTER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,DRY STORAGE SHELVING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING REMOVE HEAVILY GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,HOOD/FILTERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
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How results compare in ZIP 60622
409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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