La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant is from Feb 6, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA: MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP UPON REQUEST. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES MUST CONTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GLOVE NEXT TO THE CONTAINER OF TORTILLA CHIPS THAT THE EMPLOYEE IS REUSING TO FILL CHIP BOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER RE-USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND TO USE A HANDLED UTENSIL TO FILL BOWLS OF CHIPS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR, BEING HELD UP BY TAPE AND ROPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP COVERING THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SAME WALK-IN COOLER MENTIONED ABOVE, AND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER AND THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER 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 A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE MISSING CEILING SECTION AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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May 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS FOUND ITEMS IN ICE BOX FREEZER BOXES BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STOTED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES(FOR EXAMPLE: "ZIPLOCK PLASTIC BAGS"). ALSO FOUND FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS OR PACKAGING NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR ALL ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING FAN IN DINING ROOM AREA ACROSS FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR. ALSO MUST DETAIL LARGE DUST FAN GUARD COVER AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO SEAL HOLE IN THE CEILINGIN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THEMOMETER AT THE FRONT 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE SNAPPLE COOLER.
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Jun 4, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO INTAIN.MAINTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOW OF TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN MAY NEED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP IF DUMPSTERS ROUTINELY OVERFLOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AND SMALL WATER LEAK AT LEFT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO INTAIN.MAINTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND MA
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Aug 28, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Mar 27, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS FIRST PREP AREAS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL DRIPPING GREASE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM AND REPAINT WALL AREA IN KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT AREAS, PREMISES MUST BE CLUTTER FREE,
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS FIRST PREP AREAS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL DRIPPING GREASE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM AND REPAINT WALL AREA IN KITCHEN, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT AREAS, PREMISES MUST BE CLUTTER FREE,
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Unknown food source. Found raw fresh clams stored in walk in cooler without the tag. No tags saved for the last ninety days also. Instructed manager that all raw fresh shellfish must be stored with a tag and save the tags for the last 90 days. Manager discarded the said product worth $20.00 ,total 15 LBS. Citation ISSUES CRITICAL 7-38-005(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS IN THE BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLER. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE DOOR GOING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH SALSA ,SAUCE AND FRUIT JUICE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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May 30, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO 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: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR AND REPAINT WALL INSIDE MENS WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR 3PART FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Mar 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 48.8F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN UNIT REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAX REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE PREP REACH IN COOLER. ABOUT 5LBS. COOKED PORK AT 50.5F, 3LBS. CHICKEN 50.1F, 2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 48.5F, 1LB. CHEESE 46.9F, 4LBS. COOKED BEEF 49.7F, 5LBS COOKED HAM 57.3F, AND 2LBS. GROUND BEEF 54.6F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED BY OWNER. V=$150. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, FRYER, ONE DOOR FREEZER AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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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 CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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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 DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING ROOM AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT 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 IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 18, 2011
Complaint
8 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 COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORAGE ON SHELVES.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM BOTTOM 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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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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 CLEAN NORTH WALL NEAR EXPOSED SINK, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 PROVIDED ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR WASHING HAND SINKS AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 16, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE FRONT COOLER REACH-IN FANGUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND CLEAN FANGUARD COVER ALSO INTERIOR OF REAR COOLER, FREEZER.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHIORINE SANITIZER.
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Jul 28, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2018. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant.
Has La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabana De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant 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 De Don Luis #2 — La Cabana De Don Luis Mexican Restaurant 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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