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De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija

132 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Catering
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija has been inspected five times since 2020. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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95
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DOOR ON FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN REAR NEAR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLAY COFFEE CUPS WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF BEING FOOD-SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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82
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER INSIDE THE BEER COOLERS IN THE BAR AND ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE MICROWAVE LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA ABOVE EXPOSED FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING (LIGHT SHIELDS OR PLASTIC BULBS) AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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82
May 16, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN TAMALES AND BEANS SITTING OUT ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT 41.0F OR BELOW OR HAVE UNDER RUNNING WATER.
35
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FROZEN MEATS IN CHEST FREEZER (REAR HALLWAY). MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WHICH ARE DURABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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86
Jul 14, 2020
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija on file is from Jul 31, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija.

Has De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija 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 De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, De Cache Food Service Inc/La Lagartija — La Lagartija is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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