La Cazuela Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2016
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Going back to 2010, La Cazuela Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 15, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. La Cazuela Restaurant's record stops at Jun 15, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Cazuela Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT. ALSO RUST ON RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL; ON THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA; AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND CLEAN FLOOR IN 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 EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED, ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE DINING AREA, AND ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. HOOD HAS DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA.GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OUTSIDE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FLUID STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRTY KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK,ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED A KNIFE RACK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Apr 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS WITH CHIPPING PAINT BY SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.(TOOLS ETC.)
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Jul 30, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FAN IN DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT SAID SINK, FIRST FLOOR.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP IN CAN OPENER AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/PEELING PAINT ON PREP AREA WALL ABOVE/BEHIND PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND KEEP WALLS CLEAN/SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Jul 18, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transporta FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (ICE FOR SERVICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTACT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.OBSERVED MANAGEMENT ALLOWED CUSTOMER TAKE ICE FOR HIMSELF DIRECTLY FROM THE ICE MACHINE.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED OWNER NOT TO LET CUSTOMERS ACCESS TO THE SERVING ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE,CUSTOMER ARE NOT ALLOWED IN HTE FOOD PREP OR SERVING AREA FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES ONLY ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AND SERVING AREAS AND TO SERVE FOODS INCLUDING ICE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED ALSO TO PROVIDE SEPARATION AT FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA.ICE MACHINE WAS EMPTIED AND SANITIZED.CDI
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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 REPAIR RUSTS ON 2&3COMP.SINK IN THE BSMT.AND PAINT PEELING ON COUNTER SHELF STORAGE AT FRONT SERVING AREA,AND BROKEN TILES ON THE TOP OF WINDOW BASE AT REAR OF KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON 2&3COMP.SINKS AT BSMT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AT THE BSMT.
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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 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINTS ON 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN AND IN THE BSMT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
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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 CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE, CAN NOT BE USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED CUSTOMERS IN FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA AT FRONT TAKING ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE THEMSELVES,AND GROOMING HAIR.INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW CUSTOMERS NEAR ABOVE AREA,AND TO PROVIDE SEPARATION AT LOCATION.
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Feb 23, 2010
Complaint
2 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. OBSERVED MEATS STORED IN IMPROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (GROCERY BAG). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cazuela Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cazuela Restaurant on file is from Jun 15, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cazuela Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Cazuela Restaurant.
Has La Cazuela Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cazuela 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 Cazuela 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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