La Cabana De Don Luis #1

5157 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2018
100
Score
Low Risk

La Cabana De Don Luis #1 has been inspected 11 times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 19, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. La Cabana De Don Luis #1's record stops at Jan 19, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

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

La Cabana De Don Luis #1's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jan 19, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT OVER 30 TOTAL. (BASEMENT IS NOT BEING USE BY THE ESTABLISHMENT. LANDLORD IS THE ONLY ONE USING THE BASEMENT FOR STORAGE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AREAS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE TWO DOORS AND 3 DOORS REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BENG USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND BREAD. WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE ICE CREAM AND CAKE FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE THE CHOPPING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6"INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 24, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store in approved food grade materials only and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the prep areas. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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May 19, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR AREA WALL SURFACE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR AREA WALL SURFACE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside cooler and freezer and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. Foods not properly stored in freezer. Instructed to store foods in food grade freezer bags.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wall base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light cover missing in food prep area. Instructed to replace missing light cover.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in corners and in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Sep 20, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER'S FOR ICE MACHINE OR MOP FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER'S FOR BOTH.
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Apr 11, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3PART SINK AND PREP TABLES AT SAME AREA, MUST CLEAN AND OR REPAINT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER BEHIND THE DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN AND SOILED TOWELS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Oct 20, 2011
Routine
7 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 PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
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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.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOME PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPES AND REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS AT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cabana De Don Luis #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cabana De Don Luis #1 on file is from Jan 19, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cabana De Don Luis #1?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Cabana De Don Luis #1.

Has La Cabana De Don Luis #1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabana De Don Luis #1 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cabana De Don Luis #1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.