La Cecina Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2023
90
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at La Cecina Restaurant stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 25, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that La Cecina Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 25, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting La Cecina Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (PEPPERS, ECT) IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 18, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA OF SOUTH AND NORTH FURNACE/BOILER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT COUNTER PREP SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS NEAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (PEPPERS, ECT) IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING SECTION OF DRAINPIPE AT FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (RAW BEEF STEAK) IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 53F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF STEAK AT COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,PORK,EGGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS FOR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, SPIDER WEBS, AND BROKEN GLASS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE WATER AND SODA IS HELD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Mar 29, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005).
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT LAST DATE OF SOLD FILLED OUT ON TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TORTILLERIA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT ,FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR LOOSE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,FININSH DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (BASEMENT PREP AREA,NEAR MOP SINK STORAGE,1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM,ETC)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EMPLOYEE ENTRY DOOR AND IN CENTER BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 1ST FL. & BASEMENT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 22, 2021
Complaint
6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,PORK,EGGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005).
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT LAST DATE OF SOLD FILLED OUT ON TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND DRYWALL,ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF FURNANCE,ON FLOOR UNDER POP STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/22/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN JUICING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EMPLOYEE ENTRY DOOR AND IN CENTER BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 1ST FL. & BASEMENT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TORTILLERIA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT ,FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR LOOSE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,FININSH DRYWALL WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (BASEMENT PREP AREA,NEAR MOP SINK STORAGE,1ST FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM,ETC)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN SPILL FROM FLOOR UNDER SODA STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FURNANCE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPALCE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS BY GRILL AND HOT LINE ALSO BY TORTILLA AREA.
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Nov 25, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5LBS OF CHEESE WITH OUT LABEL OR RECEIPT IN RESTAURANT BASEMENT COOLER FOR USE, MANAGER STATED IT CAME FROM MEXICO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005b.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY WALL VENTS IN REAR MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH RESTROOM DOOR'S IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK OUT SIDE PREP AREA 8 STEPS AWAY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, REAR SLICER AND #10 CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ITEMS. OBSERVED DUSTY COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS IN BASEMENT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP DRY. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST FLOOR REAR OVER DINING TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED NEW DRY WALL IN BASEMENT DISH AREA, NEED TO SEAL NEW WALL. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, NEED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER COOKING AREA IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, NEED TO REPLACE.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN TILE AT BUS STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 16, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED, RUSTED, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Aug 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES NOTED ON WALLS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ALSO IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES. SOME STANDING WATER NOTED IN SAME AREAS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE/BREEDING. SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED, RUSTED, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN SAME. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR CLEAN & DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 1, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.DISH MACHING NOT SANITIZING PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE 100PPM, NOTED 0 PPM CHMICAL WHEN TESTED. OBSERVED SANITIZER TUBE BROKEN,IN POOR REPAIR. DISH MACHINE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.OBSERVED SMALL STOVE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT VENTED UNDER HOOD.IF STOVE CANNOT FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISE.ALSO WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER LAST COMP OF 3-COMP SINK LOCATED NEAR COOLER.MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 3, 2011
Routine
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.BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF OF TABLE FOR CLEAN DISHES RUSTY AND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR,REMOVE RUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.VENTILATION FAN IN LADIES/ WASH ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cecina Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cecina Restaurant on file is from Apr 25, 2023. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cecina Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at La Cecina Restaurant.
Has La Cecina Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Cecina Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Cecina 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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