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A La Couch

1751 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
French
Last inspected: May 6, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

A La Couch appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on May 6, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. A La Couch's record stops at May 6, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 6, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE INADEQUATE SANITIZER LEVEL 0ppm CHLORINE.MUST SERVICE MACHINE TO MAINTAIN SANITIZER LEVEL AT 100ppm. THE UNIT WAS USED DURING THE DAY WITH A PLASTIC RACK INSIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION. "
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AREA.MANAGER STATED THEY DON'T USE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DISHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHROOM.MUST PROVIDE
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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61
Oct 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LID FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM
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78
Sep 30, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE RECEPACLE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LID FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE,PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A La Couch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A La Couch on file is from May 6, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A La Couch?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A La Couch.

Has A La Couch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A La Couch have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A La Couch means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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