La Chapparita Grocery
Last inspected: Dec 21, 2016
78
Score
Across the available record, La Chapparita Grocery has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 21, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at La Chapparita Grocery is from Dec 21, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Chapparita Grocery's 78 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 21, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BARREL IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR WITH MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
78
Jun 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TOUNGE AND SAUSAGES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES(UNUSED EQUIPMENT),TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
43
78
Jul 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE GRILL WHERE TWO WALL TILE ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE BASEMENT WALL ONCE PLUMBING REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE THIRD (REAR) PREP AREA.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE IDPH WEBSITE.
45
82
Nov 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS RAW FOOD PRODUCTS (BEEF, PORK) STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNCOVERED CILANTRO, ONIONS (READY TO EAT PRODUCTS) IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PRODUCTS PROPERLY TO PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
16
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DUMPSTERES OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITTION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
19
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, BEANS, ETC)). INSTD TO HAVE ON HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE CERTIFICATES POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. REPLACE SAME.
35
74
Jan 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE UP.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
32
90
Jan 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, NOR RODENT PROOF, LARGE HOLE IN LID AND EXPOSED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF DUMPSTER AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
19
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE UP.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
32
86
Mar 27, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN THE TAQUERIA ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FOOD UTENSILS REGULARLY.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING IS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE COOLER CEILING. THE FILTERS ABOVE THE CONVENTIONAL STOVE ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE HOOD FILTERS. THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOOR. THE REAR KITCHEN COOLERS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE INSIDE AND OUT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE EAST GRILL AREA WALL IS DIRTY, SCRUB AND SANITIZE THE WALL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CENTER PREP AREA HANDSINK HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.
38
78
Sep 12, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS WITH LABELS. MUST HAVE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. DEFROST ALL FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS) WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
38
74
Dec 20, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABELSMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
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 REMOVE RUST FROM REAR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
32
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 FANGUARD COVER IN REAR REACH IN COOLER.
33
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
34
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 OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON SIDE ENTRY DOOR,DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALL .MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
35
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 FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.
38
74
Mar 25, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS,BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE ,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,WORN CUTTING BOARD,FOIL FROM PIPES,WALK IN COOLER DOOR & GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
32
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 DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS ,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
33
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM FREEZER.
34
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 OR REPLACE MISSING,DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL UPPER WALL IN BASEMENT LIGHT COMING IN,WALL BASE UNDER FRONT 3- COMP SINK,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MIDDLE PREP AREA
35
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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.
36
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 PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
38
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.ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
40
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
43
58
Feb 8, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND ABOUT 20LBS. OF COOKED BEEF IN THREE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, RANGING FROM 57.9-70.3F. EMPLOYEE STATED BEEF WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. FOOD DISCARDED; 20LBS, V=$150.00.
3
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 SEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER, AND WOOD CABINETS UNDER MAIN KITCHE EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM BOWL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; JUICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA, MEAT SLICERS AND ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND STOVE, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN STORE PREP AREA.
33
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 THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
34
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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANEL THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND SEAL OPENING ON SOUTH WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN, REPAIR BACK DOOR, AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
43
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Chapparita Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Chapparita Grocery on file is from Dec 21, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Chapparita Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Chapparita Grocery.
Has La Chapparita Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Chapparita Grocery have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Chapparita Grocery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants