Cocina Mexicana La Trailita
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2018, Cocina Mexicana La Trailita has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 16, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Cocina Mexicana La Trailita on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2024
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 104.1-105.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.18: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRT AND SPILLAGE ON WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND HANDWASHING SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN WALL IN FRONT PREP NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK AND UNSEALED WOODEN PLANKS BEHIND HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED WALLS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN WHITE DOOR SEPARATING THE FRONT PREP FROM DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WHITE DOOR SMOOTH FOR EASE CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT SAID AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT AND DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR AND WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON OUTLET NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUTLET COVER. OBSERVED SPACE AROUND EXTERIOR OF WASHBOWL OF HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL SPACE BETWEEN WASHBOWL AND COUNTER OF HANDWASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED TWO BLACK GRILLS IN REAR OUTDOOR DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRILLS FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED WOOD AND ROOFING MATERIALS IN OUTDOOR REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD AND ROOFING MATERIALS FROM REAR OF FACILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED RICE AND SUGAR IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD, CONDIMENTS AND SPICES NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER, ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: OBSERVED THREE STAINED WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA(ON TWO DOOR COOLER, PREP TABLE AND IN FRONT OF FLAT TOP GRILL). INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BLACK STAINS ON GASKET OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GASKETS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PREP TABLES HOLDING BOTH GRILLS HAVE BLACK GREASY BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Oct 27, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP ON TO FLOOR WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND THEN DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR GREASE TRAP FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4O MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, IN WASHROOM UNDERNEATH SINK, NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE AND SUGAR IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD, CONDIMENTS AND SPICES NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON GRILL, PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER, ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE STAINED WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA(ON TWO DOOR COOLER, PREP TABLE AND IN FRONT OF FLAT TOP GRILL). INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK STAINS ON GASKET OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GASKETS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PREP TABLES HOLDING BOTH GRILLS HAVE BLACK GREASY BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AIR GAP LEADING TO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND SPILLAGE ON WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND HANDWASHING SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AT BASE OF WALLS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED WASHROOM FLOOR AND DIRT AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN WALL IN FRONT PREP NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK AND UNSEALED WOODEN PLANKS BEHIND HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASE OF WALL. INSTRUCTED WALLS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT SAID AREA. OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT AND DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR AND WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON OUTLET NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OUTLET COVER. OBSERVED SPACE AROUND EXTERIOR OF WASHBOWL OF HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL SPACE BETWEEN WASHBOWL AND COUNTER OF HANDWASHING SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AS LISTED IN YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED RIPPED WINDOW SCREENS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WINDOWS SCREENS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE STEAM TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE WAS PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
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May 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF BEEF INTESTINES THAWING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOODS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED WINDOW SCREENS IN BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WINDOWS SCREENS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE WAS PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 17, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 13, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION#7-38-012(a) pf
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP POLICY. VIOLATION PF--7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 FLYING INSECTS AT FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. VIOLATION PF 7-38-020(a)
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND WASHBOWL IN RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BRING UP THE WATER PRESSURE AT THESE SINKS. VIOLATION PF 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SHIELDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION. VIOLATION PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocina Mexicana La Trailita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocina Mexicana La Trailita on file is from Aug 16, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocina Mexicana La Trailita?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cocina Mexicana La Trailita.
Has Cocina Mexicana La Trailita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cocina Mexicana La Trailita have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cocina Mexicana La Trailita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cocina Mexicana La Trailita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocina Mexicana La Trailita is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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