La Bamba Chicago

122 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Bamba Chicago five times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 3, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at La Bamba Chicago since Jan 3, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 3, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 1, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE SHUTE AT COCA-COLA DISPINSING MACHINE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN WALLS TILES AT COLUMN LOCATED IN FRONT OF ENTRANCE DOORWAY. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL COUVING IN THE STAFF RESTROOM ACROSS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REATTACH LOOSE COUVING AT WALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOORWAY.

Jan 20, 2012

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST AND DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP (PAINT IF NECESSARY)IN PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST THOROUGHLY CLEAN FAN/LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION TO EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.

Jan 6, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.

Mar 19, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR STAND UP COOLERS,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bamba Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bamba Chicago on file is from Jan 3, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Bamba Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Bamba Chicago.

Has La Bamba Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bamba Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Bamba Chicago 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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