La Barca
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
82
Score
La Barca has been inspected 21 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
La Barca's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Placing wet utensils after washing on a cloth towels. instructed not to use cloth in drying process.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Noted equipment placed in 3-comp sink, fire extinguisher placed in sink, instructed manager to keep sink free from any unnecessary items for proper utensils washing
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Damaged cooler doors gaskets at main prep kitchen. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: No food handlers certificate for kitchen staff, instructed to obtain.
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Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS RICE AND 25 LBS BEEF STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 55.5-59.0F, APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES, 2.5 LBS PORK, 2LBS BEEF ALL STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-51F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEXICAN SAUSAGE HANGING ON METAL RACK LOCATED IN MEAT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. NO APPROVED PROCESS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME AS REQUIRED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCRDED AT THIS TIME.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEXICAN SAUSAGE ON SITE AIR DRYING IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HACCP OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WAS DISCARDED AT THE CLOSE OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING DIARY (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 4, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT OF THE DELI CASE WITH TORTILLA SHELLS ON TOP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND SOME DISPLAY RACKS THROUGHOUT THE AISLES OF THE GROCERY STORE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Jan 5, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBESRVED REAR VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jan 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN,FRYING POT,HOT HOLDING UNITS (CHICHARRONE,CARNITAS AND MENUDOS) ARE COOKED ON THE WEEKEND. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR SPECIAL PROCESSING MEXICAN SAUSAGE.MUST PROVIDE UPDATE RESULTS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR SPECIAL PROCESSING MEXICAN SAUSAGE.MUST PROVIDE UPDATE RESULTS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN A BOX OF ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE. 4- RAT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER AND 8- MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/15/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEANS, RICE,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:25 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE NOR A MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN,FRYING POT,HOT HOLDING UNITS (CHICHARRONE,CARNITAS AND MENUDOS) ARE COOKED ON THE WEEKED.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT TOP AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL & DEGREASER CLEANER BUCKETS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (MASA)INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FAR LEFT LAST DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,LOOSE FAN GUARD COVER IN 1ST FL. MEAT DEPT WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MEAT DEPT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN 1ST FL. MEAT DEPT. WALK IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT WOMEN'S HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN FLOOR IN MEAT DEPT,REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT, 1ST FL. MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND SALES FLOOR. LOOSE THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN 1ST FL. MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST RE-SEAL/REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BY GRILL OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
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Nov 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE(FOOD HANDLER/COOK) PREPARING AND/OR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. OBSERVED COOK ADDING CONDIMENTS SUCH AS ONIONS ON A CUSTOMER TACO WITH OUT USING GLOVES. EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH HIS HAND AND USE GLOVE WHEN PREPARING TCS FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(a) Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no clean up policy for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written clean up procedure and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 Observed hand sink blocked in front prep/bar area with cutting board, equipment and utensils stacked on basin. Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times, and may not be used for any other purpose other than to wash hands. Operator removed all items from hand sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed no labels on TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods in walk in and prep coolers. Must label all TCS Foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 Observed beer stored directly on the floor in the front beer walk in cooler. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor in all areas. Observed paper products (to go containers, etc.) stored under water lines in the basement. Instructed items must be relocated or water lines must be completely encased above products. Must maintain all.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 Observed raw wood walls and ceilins at top of the stairwell in rear of kitchen. Must seal or paint to make non-porous. Must maintain same.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 Observed faucet does not reach left and right basin in front bar 3 compartment sink. Must repair/modify to allow faucet to reach all 3 basins in 3 compartment sink. Must maintain same.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12 Observed drain pipe (from ice machine above) leaking directly onto floor in basement area near stairs. Must repair. Pipe must be extended directly to floor nearby floor drain. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen. Instructed must repair ceiling to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Oct 23, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Oct 13, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. 60 LBS OF MENUDO SOUP(COW STOMACH), AT 64F, VALUE AT $60. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP, WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN REAR 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 GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP & 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD CLUTTER FROM ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN REAR OFFICE. ALSO, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS APARTMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Dec 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLER PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT.FOODHANDLER COMPLIED.
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Mar 11, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL AT GRILL IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RELACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREAS ON SELLING FLOOR.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE SELLING AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO INSIDE COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.. ALSO NOTED IN THE DINING AREA LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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90
Nov 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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90
Mar 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT JUICE BAR WITH OUT HAND SINK, MANAGER STATES HE TOOK IN OUT TO INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN JUICE BAR, MUST ALSO KEEP THE 3 COMP. SINK. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO STOP THE FRESH JUICE BAR IN FRONT/ ALL JUICERS/PRODUCTS WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE BOTTOM OF A 2 TIER CART, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER, POTATO CHOPPER(IN BASEMENT), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE TWO MICROWAVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE STORE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER MEAT DEPT TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS IN REAR SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 11, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST DRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UPO. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Sep 11, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES. REPLACE SAME.
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90
Mar 29, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A BARRIER BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Dec 9, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND CHORIZO HANGING OVER PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA AT 69.1 F ,AND NO LETTER INDICATING PRODUCT HAD BEEN TESTED BY A LAB WHICH INDICATED PRODUCT IS SAFE UNREFRIGERATED - INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCT AND TO KEEP PRODUCT IN COOLER AT 40.0F OR BELOW AFTER MAKING IT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN TESTED IN A LAB AND LABELED SAFE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE LIQUOR. STEAM TABLE RIGHT NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA-INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A BARRIER AT SINK TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING & POSSIBLY CONTAMINATING FOOD
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR ND EXTERIOR OF WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR, INTERIOR (FAN GUARDS) OF WALK-IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, FILTERS & CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, & STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER IN MEAT DEPT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR AS WELL AS STAIR LANDING AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN ROOF. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Barca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Barca on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Barca?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Barca.
Has La Barca's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Barca have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Barca means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Barca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Barca is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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