Cafe Laguardia
Last inspected: May 23, 2014
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Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Laguardia seven times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 23, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Cafe Laguardia's record stops at May 23, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Cafe Laguardia's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND WHITE SLIM ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES CHUTE ALSO DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE, WHICH ICE IS USED FOR DRINKS. ONE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AT THE BAR AND THE OTHER IS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT'S CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE MACHINES TAGGED UNTIL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEEF, CHICKEN SOUP,BEANS AND RICE. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND DEFROST ALL REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BAR. ALSO AT GREASE RECEPTOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICALS RUNNING THROUGH THE LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER BEHIND BAR. NO DETERGENT, RINSE AGENT OR SANITIZER WAS FLOWING THROUGH THE MACHINE. FOUND GLASSES INSIDE OF MACHINE THAT EMPLOYEES PLACED INSIDE TODAY TO BE WASHED. THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND TO OBTAIN SOME TEST STRIPS SO THAT MACHINE CAN BE TESTED DAILY. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSWARE AT THREE COMP BAR SINK OR IN KITCHEN AT THREE COMP SINK. MUST FAX A LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL FROM MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DELIME INTERIOR OF GLASS WASHER BEHIND BAR. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GLASS WASHER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE ETC. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BAR. STANDING WATER UNDER BAR NEAR GLASS WASHER AND BY GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR CEILING FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TILE IN WINDOW BY THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN MENS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR. CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Jul 3, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING,
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Jun 22, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TWO REACH-IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMPS 40'F, AND BELOW, MUST RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF COOKED FOODS, DATED TWO-THREE DAYS EARLIER, BEING STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER, NOT AT PROPER TEMPS, ALL READING BETWEEN 45.3'F-62.7'F, 30LBS OF COOKED RICE, 62.7, 10LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF, 49.9'F, 20LBS COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, 50'F, 30LBS COOKED PULL PORK 50.1, 30LBS COOKED BEEF 52.3'F, 4LBS COOKED BEANS 45.3'F, 40LBS COOKED BLACK BEANS 62.7'F, 30LBS COOKED CHICKEN STEW 48.2, 30LBS OF COOKED PORK 52.5, AND 30LBS OF OX TAILS, TOTAL POUNDS DUMPED AND DENATURED, APPROX. 250LBS, AT A COST OF ABOUT, $1,000.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK POOR REPAIR, WATER BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE SINK DRAINS, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, FAUCET LEAKING, AND PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIR, AND PROPERLY WORKING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE, RESTRICT USING OLD CARD BOARD BOXES, AND REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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#284300 8/12/10--30 All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME. 11/12/2010 31 Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,AT ALL TIMES. 11/12/2010 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR RUSTING METAL STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. 11/12/2010 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR DOOR OF MICRO WAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN,3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER AT S.E STORAGE ROOM WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS. 11/12/2010 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 REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON MOP SINK AND ON PINE UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKIN WATER. 11/12/2010 40 All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSDE ALL COOLERS. 11/12/2010 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 7/19/11.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,MUST PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR,PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS (BAR) SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,PROPERLY STORE REMAINING ARTICLES NEATLY 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Aug 12, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR RUSTING METAL STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR DOOR OF MICRO WAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN,3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER AT S.E STORAGE ROOM WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON MOP SINK AND ON PINE UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKIN WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Laguardia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Laguardia on file is from May 23, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Laguardia?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Laguardia.
Has Cafe Laguardia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Laguardia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Laguardia 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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