Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina
Last inspected: May 18, 2022
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Score
Inspectors have visited Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina 15 times, with records going back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on May 18, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since May 18, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN THE FEMALE GUEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO BAR HARD TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Feb 14, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PANS OF CHICKEN IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA BEING MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ONE PAN OF RAW CHICKEN WAS BEING HELD AT 45.9F AND ONE PAN OF CHICKEN COOKED 2/13/2020 WAS BEING HELD AT 74.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN VALUED AT $15 AND 1 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $6. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7/3/2019. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE FOR FIRST 35 MINUTES OF INSPECTION. THE OWNER, MARC WUENSCHEL DID ARRIVE ON SITE AT 10:50AM. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PVC PIPE ATTACHED TO WATER HEATER LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSED NEXT TO ENTRY TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR VIOL# 38 FROM REPORT #2294179 DATED 6-25-19:(FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS OF DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED). COCKROACHES ACTIVITY STILL REMAINING IN FACILITY, ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES FOUND CRAWLING ON KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM WALLS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SHELVES AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #58 ( NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN TIME FRAME FROM REPORT#2213482 DATED 8-27-18 , INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION IN TIMELY MANOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS OF DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOOD THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER NOT IDENTIFIED, MISSING FOOT NOTE REMINDER (FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Aug 27, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(F)(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(a) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE/ OFFICE AREA NOT MAINTAIN/ CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE.
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Feb 16, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID SEEPING FROM EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPE DIRECTLY ONTO DRY FOODS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK IN WASTE WATER PIPE AND INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER LINES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE SEEPAGE STAINS FROM SHELVING. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $30. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY LAYER OF DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE SERVER'S STATION. MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE SALAD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 27, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS OF FOOD PREP AREAS. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 17, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN ROOM BETWEEN MAIN COOKING AREA AND DISH ROOM MISSING. DOOR IS MISSING AND PLASTIC COVERS HAVE BEEN USED TO TRY TO KEEP ITEMS FROZEN. DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS TO INSURE ALL ITEMS ARE KEPT FROZEN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. 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 CEILING VENT IN MOP ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN VENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMEMTER IN REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 7, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT AT 52.4F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING MASHED POTATOES AND CHEESE. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 5 LBS OF MARSCAPONE CHEESE VALUED AT $20 FOUND AT 50.2F, 5 LBS OF YOGURT VALUED AT $10 FOUND AT 53.8. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR WAS BLOCKED WITH A TRAY OVER THE SINK HOLDING CONDIMENTS FOR SERVICE. I REMOVED THE TRAY TO UNBLOCK THE HANDSINK AND THERE WAS NO HOT OR COLD WATER TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOALTION7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. RESTAURANT OPENS AT 8AM AND FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED INCLUDING EGGS, SAUSAGE, COOKED VEGETABLES. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZERIN ROOM BETWEEN MAIN COOKING AREA AND DISH ROOM. DOOR IS MISSING AND PLASTIC COVERS HAVE BEEN USED TO TRY TO KEEP ITEMS FROZEN. DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS TO INSURE ALL ITEMS ARE KEPT FROZEN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. 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 CEILING VENT IN MOP ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN VENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOEMTER IN REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 1, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN MIDDLE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND BAR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 55.2 F AND 56.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS/SHELVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Aug 18, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 46.7 F AND 66.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: BAR FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED, CLEAR WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE, MUST DRAIN PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS/SHELVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina on file is from May 18, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina.
Has Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hutch American Cafe — Boca Loca Cantina 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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