La Cabana De Don Luis #3

4457-4459 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

La Cabana De Don Luis #3 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Cabana De Don Luis #3 dates to Oct 22, 2015.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Cabana De Don Luis #3 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED AT HOOD EXHAUST. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-10-14 INSPECTION # 1496547. VIOLATION 38. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED AT HOOD EXHAUST. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Feb 29, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under cooking equipment, deep fryer cabinet and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail 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: Ceiling not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tiles.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking in several areas. Instructed to replace drainline to prevent leaks. Faucet at utility sink not maintained. Instructed to have running water come from faucet and not overhead shower.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container. Soiled towels storaged in three compartment sink. Instructed to store inside separate container.
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Jul 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE WITH COFFEE POT DISPENSER) OR REMOVE THE SAID COFFEE DISPENSER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST ADJUST METAL THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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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 WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.-----------MUST REPAIR WATER STAINED/PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MEN'S WASHROOM BEHIND DINING AREA.---------MUST SEAL RAW BRICK WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REMOVE. MUST REACH ABOVE 180F FOR FINAL RINSE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cabana De Don Luis #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cabana De Don Luis #3 on file is from Oct 22, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cabana De Don Luis #3?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Cabana De Don Luis #3.

Has La Cabana De Don Luis #3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabana De Don Luis #3 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 #3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.