Cuba 312
Last inspected: May 26, 2023
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Inspectors have visited Cuba 312 11 times, with records going back to 2015. Cuba 312 was last inspected on May 26, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Cuba 312's record stops at May 26, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 10 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 26, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 :OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 :OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON FRONT EXTERIOR BASE OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT DISCLOSURE ADDED TO UNDERCOOKED AND COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS SUCH AS EL PADRINO, MAR Y TIERRA AND CASTRO'S LAST MEAL. INSTRUCTED TO ADDED DISCLOSURE TO MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM AND DUSTY FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINER OF SEASONING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON SHELF NEXT TO GRILL AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND LIDS OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH RUST ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ABOVE ONE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHENN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE STORAGE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF ABOVE STOVE TOP LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SHELF IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF FRYER INSIDE CABINET. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ONE DOOR SILVER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP WITH BUILDUP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS SURROUNDING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON FRONT EXTERIOR BASE OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS WASHER, DRYER, BIKE AND WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN BACKYARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 3, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED SHRIMP 48.4F, CHEESE SAUCE 48.9F, RED SAUCE WITH GARLIC 47.5F, BEEF EMPANADAS 46.4F, EGGS, 45.7F,YUCA 46.9F,AND COOKED GROUND BEEF 47.1F HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 46.6F LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND STOVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN EMPLOYEE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACK PORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON CUTTING BOARDS AN HADNSINKS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PRPEP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET FILLED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS BEIN STORED NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABALE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT FINISH PAINTING WALL TO ENSURE THAT THE WALLS STAY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACKPORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNITS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.
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Aug 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.MENU ITEMS SUCH AS CEVICHE AND EGG TOPPING FOR SANDWICH NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS WITH DEEP KNIFE CUTS STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE USED AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES/PLATTERS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE DISHWARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.-
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS & PANS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.----OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.----- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING UNITS, DEEP FRYER AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Aug 12, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TALL REACH-IN COOLER OPERATING AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST HOLD A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN A REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED BEEF AT 49.8F, STUFFED EMPANADAS AT 44.6F, MEAT IN MARINADE AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 49.1F. APPROXIMATLY 30 POUNDS DISCARDED @ $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN REFRIGERATION LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED BLACK BEANS WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 8/11, 30 LBS COOKED BEEF WITH A PREPARATION DATE 8/11, 20 LBS COOKED YUCCA WITH A DATE 8/11. ALL DISCARDED. $200.00 VALUE. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.MENU ITEMS SUCH AS CEVICHE AND EGG TOPPING FOR SANDWICH NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2261950 ON 2-14-19 NOT CORRECTED. #39-: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP. #51- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-14-19 #2261950 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS WITH DEEP KNIFE CUTS STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE USED AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES/PLATTERS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE DISHWARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.----OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS & PANS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.----OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING UNITS, DEEP FRYER AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Feb 14, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED ON POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS AS OUTLINED ON POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS NOT WORKING ALSO BOTH FAUCETS AT SAME SINK WATER LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP AND STORED INSIDE BEAN CONTAINER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING TOOL FOR WATER BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL BRUSH SO THAT INSIDE OF WATER BOTTLE CAN BE CLEANED PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT PREP COOLER DOOR HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY ON VENTILATION IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE AROUND WIRE/PIPES ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIGHT SHIELD IN NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ALL LIGHT SHIELD TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMNET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTERS IN BASEMENT. OPERATOR SAID THAT IS FOR BUILDING OWNER'S PROPERTY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OR REMOVE.
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Jun 16, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1932821 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2348660 FOR MINOR VIOLATION DETAILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1932821 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2348660 FOR MINOR VIOLATION DETAILS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1932821 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2348660 FOR MINOR VIOLATION DETAILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1932821 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2348660 FOR MINOR VIOLATION DETAILS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PLEASE SEE CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1932821 FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #2348660 FOR MINOR VIOLATION DETAILS.
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Jun 12, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: HAS NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT BULBS ON KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING GROUT ON WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON REAR WALL AND AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: HAS NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT BULBS ON KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAS NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. HAS SMALL PLUMBING LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REAR YARD AREA AND REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 9, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuba 312 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuba 312 on file is from May 26, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuba 312?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Cuba 312.
Has Cuba 312's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuba 312 have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cuba 312 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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