La Bamba

17 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. La Bamba's record stops at Mar 9, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR FOOD AND OIL STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS
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May 20, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PER MANAGER UPON OPENING NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WILL HAVE THE STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH APPROVED STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bamba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bamba on file is from Mar 9, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has La Bamba's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bamba have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Bamba means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.