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La Calaca Cantina

2415 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2022
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Score
High Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for La Calaca Cantina. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2022. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Calaca Cantina dates to Mar 10, 2022.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2022
License
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, BAR WASHROOMS).
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF (2) FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND (2) BARS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND RUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DINING AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (WOODEN BOXES) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE FRONT COAT ROOM AND INSIDE FRONT STORAGE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Calaca Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Calaca Cantina on file is from Mar 10, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at La Calaca Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Calaca Cantina.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Calaca Cantina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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