Dona Torta

3057 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2011

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Dona Torta is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Dona Torta's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 25, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dona Torta is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F,RICE AT TEMP OF 44.6F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 2-24-11);RAW MARINATED PORK AT TEMP OF 45.6F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED(WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.6F).FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS80 VALUE$110. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71122-15

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL BASEBOARD WALL IN OFFICE/PREP AREA.

Jan 6, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: REFRIED BEANS AT 51.8F, COOKED RICE AT 46.4F, MENUDO (SOUP) AT 45.8F, POZOLE (PORK SOUP) AT 45.3F, AND CHICKEN SOUP AT 47.1, HOT SAUCE AT 50.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $85. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT WERE NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN THE PREP AREA USED FOR COOKING LARGE QUANTITIES OF FOOD. THE POTS WERE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE POTS.

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. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE A PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG FOR STORING FOODS.

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. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE ANSUL SYSTEM LINES ABOVE THE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN THIS AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 1 SINK STOPPER IS MISSING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dona Torta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dona Torta on file is from Feb 25, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dona Torta?

Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dona Torta.

Has Dona Torta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dona Torta have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dona Torta 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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