La Casa Mexicana/Starz Catering

2727 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2010

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at La Casa Mexicana/Starz Catering is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 13, 2010. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Casa Mexicana/Starz Catering dates to Oct 13, 2010.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Casa Mexicana/Starz Catering's 70 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2010

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR AND WINDOW COVERS AT FRONT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,STOVE TOP AND INSIDE,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY KITCHEN,STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, AND TOILET BOWLS WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN FLOOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT GREASE TRAP WITH SATINS ,AND REPAIR BROKEN TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WINDOW BASE WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP.

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

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILET AND TRACKING LIGHTS AT KITCHEN WITH STAINS.

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

Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED BASEMENT BEING USED AS LIVING QUARTERS WITH BEDS ETC.. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AS LIVING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FACILITY.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Casa Mexicana/Starz Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Casa Mexicana/Starz Catering on file is from Oct 13, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Casa Mexicana/Starz Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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