La Bahia

4465 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2014
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Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jun 11, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. La Bahia's record stops at Jun 11, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Bahia trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATIRE OF 54.0 F. UNIT 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 1LB OF SCALLOPS VALUED AT $10 AT 57 F, 10 LBS OF SHRIMP VALUED AT $30 AT 50.8F AND 3LBS OF FISH VALUED AT $10 50.5F ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING. WASH WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 120F BUT NO INDICATION OF ANY CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER REGISTERING ON TEST STRIPS. RACK OF SILVERWARE WAS FOUND WITHIN DISH MACHINE INDICATING IT WAS IN USE. UNIT TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING COOKED AND HELD INCLUDING COOKED RICE AT 157.5 F AND RICE AT 143.0 F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SWINGING DOOR TO KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTIAN DOOR TO KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYER UPSTAIRS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. REPLACE AND MAINTIAN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Feb 7, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHTSHIELD COVER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN OPENINGS AROUND FAUCETS AND PIPES IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS ON THE RAISED LEVEL SELF CLOSING. MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bahia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bahia on file is from Jun 11, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Bahia?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Bahia.

Has La Bahia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Bahia have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Bahia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.