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L' Patron

2815-2817 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 13, 2016
90
Score
Low Risk

L' Patron has been inspected five times since 2014. The latest inspection on file is from May 13, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at L' Patron since May 13, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so L' Patron is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-REFRIED BEANS ((2 CONTAINERS)58.1F/47.5F), CONTAINER OF SHRIMP 53F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 22 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $96.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE,FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-GUACAMOLE 48.0F, CHEESE 47.3F, TOMATOES(SLICED AND SALSA)47F/59F/45F, CHICKEN 49.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 18 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH 46.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE SERVING LINE SERVING READY TO EAT FOOD USING HANDS WITH NO GLOVES, TONGS OR SERVING SPOONS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS USE GLOVES,SPOONS OR TONG WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND MUST ALSO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING AREA.
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Jan 5, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND RAW BEEF AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.9 AT 51.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 40LBS OF FOOD WORTH $200 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
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Sep 11, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 80 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE, PORK, AND BEEF) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.7F TO 56.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD WITH DATE AND TIME OF PREPARATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT ABOVE FRONT 7UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was L' Patron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L' Patron on file is from May 13, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L' Patron?

Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at L' Patron.

Has L' Patron's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L' Patron have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L' Patron 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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