La Catrina
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2012
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Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for La Catrina. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 7, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. La Catrina's record stops at Feb 7, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
La Catrina's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FEW MICE DROPPINGS SEEN IN BASEMENT AREA, AND OBSERVED OPEN BAIT, INTSRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND PROVIDE ENCLOSED BATE STATIONS, NO CITATION ISSUED, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BASEMENT PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST ALSO PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS NO CITATION ISSUED, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, NEAR TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAINT/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT AREA, AND REPLACE CRACKED GLASS INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER
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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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES OF FRONT POP COOLERS
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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 IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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 REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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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 PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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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 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREP AREAS, IF EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED, MUST BE PROPERLY WORKING, MUST BETTER CLEAN ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Catrina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Catrina on file is from Feb 7, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.
Has La Catrina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Catrina have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Catrina 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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