Habana Libre
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2019
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Score
HABANA LIBRE, located at 1440 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 15, 2019. This inspection resulted in 4 major and 7 minor violations, with notable issues including management knowledge, procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and proper date marking. While the most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, HABANA LIBRE has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 11 scored visits.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
47
Jul 30, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
58
Jun 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 4, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 10, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Apr 15, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY BY 10/30/18, AT LAST INSPECTION. STILL NON-COMPLIANT. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 , INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY BY 10/30/18 AT LAST INSPECTION. STILL NON-COMPLIANT. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE (AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR) IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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