La Cabana

6011 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2016

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jan 20, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 20, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

La Cabana scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT UTILITY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NO DOOR TO BASEMENT AREA, WHERE SOME ONE LIVES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS,

Feb 11, 2015

License

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.----------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE BOILER ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER (CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cabana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cabana on file is from Jan 20, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has La Cabana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cabana 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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