La Cocina Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2024
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Score
Public records show 22 inspections at La Cocina Restaurant & Bar stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 11, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
La Cocina Restaurant & Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken... ) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, using small cup to plug sink, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Jul 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED A CFM TO BE ON SITE WHENEVER PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THAT IS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS FROZEN BLOOD ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE ONLY VALID CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANY PERSON WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE TO ALSO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 13, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE DISH WASHER AND ONE FEMALE WAITRESS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 22, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560195 DATED 7/1/22; 58-2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFCATE ON SITE NOR A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY PROVIDED A EMAILED COPY OF A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ONLY VALID/ORIGINAL COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE IS ACCEPTABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE UNUSED REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED ALL ENTRANCE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT SCREENS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ENTRANCE DOOR MUST STAY CLOSED OR FACILITY MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SCREENS FOR ENTRANCE DOORS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.119 OBSERVED NO UTENSIL DRYING RACK LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT BEING INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND INVERT ALL MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Jul 1, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING ACCORDINGLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 23, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HOLD A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD TCS FOODS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF DICED TOMATOES, 5 POUNDS OF SHREDDED CHEESE, 2 POUNDS OF BEANS, 4 POUNDS OF PORK, 2 POUNDS OF CHORIZO, AND 4 OZ OF GRILLED PEPPERS ( $90). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND 5 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING ACCORDINGLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 9, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND AROUND THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CFM GARNISH READY TO EAT TACO WITH ONION AND CILANTRO. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE. FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIAL TO CLAN SAID INCIDENT.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2229395 "PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT." INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 4, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 24, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIP TRAYS BEING STORED STACK ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAYS DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE READY TO EAT TORTILLA CHIPS LOCATED INSIDE A BIG STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A BARRIER BETWEEN STACKED TRAYS SO THE READY TO EAT TORTILLA CHIPS ARE PROTECTED FROM ANY POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OR DO NOT STACK TORTILLA CHIP CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, COOKED BEANS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: AREAS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, DINING AREA, FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT WITH CRACKS AND MISSING TILES AND PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, REPLACE AND PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING PANELS AND TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON THE PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 4, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. HANDLING RAW FOOD, TOUCHING THE TELEPHONE, TOUCHING HER HAT WITH GLOVED HAND, SERVING THE CUSTOMERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, CHANGING GLOVES, TOUCHING THE PHONE, BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(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: FOUND 1 LARGE BROWN ROACH CRAWLING UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON THE PREMISES FOR THE SANITATION USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE EQUIPMENT, SURFACES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOIL ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE SMALL GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOOD SURFACES NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA: -THE CAN OPENER. REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT. -THE KNIFE RACK. REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT. -THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REMOVE PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. -THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS,FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEAN. REMOVE ALL DIRT AND FOOD. COVING MISSING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AREAS IN THE TOILET ROOMS, DINING AREA, FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT WITH CRACKS AND MISSING TILES AND PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, REPLACE AND PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING PANELS AND TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE POTS/MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON THE PREMISES AND CAN NOT BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ADEQUATE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER SINK THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE THE UTENSILS OR REMOVE THE UTENSILS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, HANDLING/SERVING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON THE PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, UPPER PANNEL WITH LIGHT BUILD-UP OF GRAY MATTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CELAN BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, ORANGE FILM NOTED ON UPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND NECK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DO DISHES.
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Jun 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. HANDSINK FAUCET LEAKING IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, DEEP FRYER (1ST FL) AND REACH IN FREEZER (IN THE BASEMENT)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA-1ST FL.
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Sep 25, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 11, 2011
Routine
2 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Nov 12, 2010
Routine
2 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 SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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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. FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
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Mar 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 OIL SPILLS BEHIND DEEP FRYR.
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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. WALLS UNDER BAR COUNTER NOT FINISHED( RAW WOOD ) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. MUST INSTALL A DURABLE NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE ON THE WALL NEST TO DEEP FRYER.
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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 INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA AND BASEMENT'S PREP AREA PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MUST INSTALL A VACUUM BREAKER TO MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3COMP SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cocina Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cocina Restaurant & Bar on file is from Sep 11, 2024. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cocina Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Cocina Restaurant & Bar.
Has La Cocina Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cocina Restaurant & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Cocina Restaurant & 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.
How often is La Cocina Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cocina Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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