La Chilangueda
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2021
90
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at La Chilangueda stretching back to 2011. La Chilangueda was last inspected on Jul 22, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Chilangueda dates to Jul 22, 2021.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Chilangueda is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 22, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATIO AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 1, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Mar 25, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/18/2019 INSPECTION#2293765. #53. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP IN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASAMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Jun 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: COOKED RICE AT 50.7F, PORK AT 46.6F, BEANS AT 44.5F AND STEAK AT 51.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE SINKS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL AND PROVIDE BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 21, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADEBAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN REACH IN FREEZER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PRODUCE COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER 1ST FL. 4- DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN BASEMENT NEAR STEPS ,ON STEP.MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOORS
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK,DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER,VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALL WAY AND STORAGE AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 30.3F.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. HOT DOGS 45.4F,.5LB SLICED HAM 47.2F,3-1LB.TUBES OF CHIRIZO 46.7F.46.8F.48.0F,2LBS. COOKED TONGUE 47.5F,1.5LBS. COOKED BEANS 45.2F,2LB. PUMPKIN FLOWER 46.9F,.5LB. COOKED PEPPERS 49.7F,1LB. COOKED CHICKEN 50.5F,2LBS. SALSA 46.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.14LBS. $39. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BROWN RUST INSIDE OF ALL INTERIOR PARTS AND BASIN OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM RUSTY SURFACES ONTO ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR BASIN AND PARTS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME FOR HAND WASHING.MANAGER TURNED ON WATER AFTER INSPECTION AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADEBAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PRODUCE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER 1ST FL. 4- DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN BASEMENT NEAR STEPS.MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 4- DOOR COOLER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOORS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK,DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER,VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALL WAY AND STORAGE AREA.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME/NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. REFRIED BEANS 198.6*F STOVE TOP, PORK 149.3 ON STEAM TABLE, RICE 39.9*F 2 DOOR COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1464930, DATE 5/27/2015. # 45 FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. CORRECT BY DATE WAS 7/27/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.OBSERVED BULK MASA IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. DO NOT STORE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD.
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78
May 27, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
May 26, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. REACH IN COOLERS AT 49.0F AND 47.8F. COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. 1 OUT OF 2 COOLERS REPAIRED BY TECHNICIANS DURING INSPECTION. TAGGED 1 REACH IN COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 1 POUND DICED TOMATOES AT 52.4F, 5 POUNDS GRATED CHEESE AT 49.2F, 1 POUND GREEN SALSA AT 51.6F, 1 POUND RAW CHICKEN AT 54.7F, 10 POUNDS COOKED BEEF AT 53.4F, 5 POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 50.2F, 2 POUNDS HOT DOGS AT 48.7F, HALF A GALLON MILK AT 48.7F, AND 10 POUNDS SALSA AT 50.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. APPROXIMATELY 40 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED MONETARY VALUE AT 150 DOLLARS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CETIFICATE.
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78
Apr 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
Jul 25, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 50.1F,3-DOOR PREP COOLER 47.7F,1- DOOR GLASS COOLER 48.6F.WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A REFRIGERATOR TECH ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.ALL ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS ARE NOW BELOW 40.OF AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS SUCH AS BEANS 47.1F-48.0F,STEAK 58.0F,PORK 53.5F,CHICKEN 45.9F,RICE 51.3F,SALSA 55.8F.CHIROZO 58.2F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 50LBS. $140.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTICE WEAR PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STEPS LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL BASES NEAR SINK IN REAR HALLWAY,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR PREP COOLER IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN SAME AREAS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
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61
May 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, WHEN WATER IS TURN ON, SEWER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCT TO RESTRICT USE MUST REPAIR, MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, SINK WILL BE TAGGED UNTIL REPAIRED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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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: MUST REPAIR ALL BACK AND SIDE DOORS, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT DOORS, APPROX. 20 DRAIN FLIES NOTED IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITHOUT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GREASE CONTAINER FOR GREASE DISPOSAL ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE REAR BASEMENT AREA
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74
Jul 2, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1277223
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found prep cooler at improper temperature, internal temperature of cooler at 46.9 F. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found cooked chicken 1 lb at 47.0 F, raw chicken 5 lbs at 49.9 F, 3 lbs of Chorizo at 51.6 F and 5 lbs of cooked beef at 47.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazarodus foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $100,14 lbs. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.
3
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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78
Jan 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE.
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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 RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT BY STAIRCASE.
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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. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Chilangueda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Chilangueda on file is from Jul 22, 2021. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Chilangueda?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Chilangueda.
Has La Chilangueda's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Chilangueda have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Chilangueda 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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