La Concordia
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2016
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Score
Public records show six inspections at La Concordia stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2016. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 15, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting La Concordia on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE MEATS AND COOKED RICE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MEATS AND COOKED RICE BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT THE 3-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE WHITE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE FRONT SERVICE AREA HAND SINK.HAND SINK IS DETERIORATED/RUSTY/LOOSE FROM THE WALL. FOUND IN POOR REPAIR. AT THIS TIME IT IS WORKING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER'S MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD/FILTER, STOVE TOP,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED, OVEN, AND FRONT COOLER 2 DOOR COOLERS. 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: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 2 MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: TOILET FACILITIES IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ENCLOSED, NO DOORS, WALLS OR VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THAT IS MENTIONED, OR REMOVE TOILET AND CAP OFF, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES CLUTTER WITH UNUSED ITEMS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE PREMISE WANTED ITEMS,
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Feb 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED IN BOTH IST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2010
Routine
4 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 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD, FILTER, STOVE TOP, OVEN, AND FRONT COOLER 2 DOOR COOLER CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED BOTH RESTROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON REAR PREP AREA WALL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH RESTROOMS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Concordia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Concordia on file is from Sep 15, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Concordia?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Concordia.
Has La Concordia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Concordia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Concordia 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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