La Cocina Restaurant and Bar

406 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 12, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, La Cocina Restaurant and Bar has three inspections in the public record. On Jul 12, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 12, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 12, 2010

Consultation

No violations found.

100

Jul 8, 2010

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Found walk in cooler at improper temperatures.(51.2F)critical violation. citation issued. H00006295410

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. Found 30 pounds beans at 51.2F, 4 gallons milk at 50.1F, 10 pounds cheese at 51.3F, and 20 pounds beef at 49.8F. critical violation. citation issued. 92 pounds food disposed. 350 dollars.

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. Found leaky drainage piping.

Jan 25, 2010

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: 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. Found containers not stored properly on floor. Must store on shelving units inverted after sanitizing.

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. Found floors wet under ice machine.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cocina Restaurant and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cocina Restaurant and Bar on file is from Jul 12, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has La Cocina Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Cocina Restaurant and Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cocina Restaurant and Bar 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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