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La Cocina De Don Ramon

4208 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

La Cocina De Don Ramon has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

La Cocina De Don Ramon's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED FOR USE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: BASEMENT AREA, KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVER AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE NON-SERVICE DOG ON PREMISES IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEXT TO SERVER PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO PROHIBIT ALL LIVE NON-SERVICE ANIMALS (OR ANIMALS NOT OTHERWISE APPROVED FOR FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES BY THE DEPARTMENT) FROM ENTERING THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING NON-FOOD AREAS SUCH AS CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS/DINING ROOMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ESCORTED NON-SERVICE ANIMAL AND OWNER OFF-PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR: BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET OBSERVED TO HAVE SMALL LEAK BUT FUNCTIONAL, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BASEMENT AREA UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
51
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND RESISTANT TO DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
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67
May 20, 2024
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE BY THEIR EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD CERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERITIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS RECEIVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERIFICATE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, OVEN, STANDING MIXERS) BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cocina De Don Ramon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cocina De Don Ramon on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cocina De Don Ramon?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cocina De Don Ramon.

Has La Cocina De Don Ramon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cocina De Don Ramon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Cocina De Don Ramon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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