La Dona Y La Jefa

10653 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 22, 2019

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited La Dona Y La Jefa three times, with records going back to 2017. On Mar 22, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Dona Y La Jefa dates to Mar 22, 2019.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Dona Y La Jefa trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 22, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 PALETAS AND 17 CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY FREEZER FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED SOURCE FOR PALETAS AND ICE CREAM, MUST BE INSPECTED BY IDPH. PALETAS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE SOLD UNTIL SOURCE IS APPROVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED PALETAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, ALLERGENS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT FOOD. ALL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 48 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE IN SANITARY MANNER. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE IS PROHIBITED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 19, 2018

Complaint

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 300 PALETTAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/PACKAGED, AND 18 CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM FROM LA MICHOACANA 2001 W 47TH ST. TAGGED ALL ICE CREAM, AND PALETTAS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED NOT TO SELL. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBERVED THE ICE CREAM AND PALETTAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, AND PACKAGED. (PACKAGE NOT CLOSED).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ODOR COMMING FROM THE IN GROUND GREASE TRAP/NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE GREASE TRAP CLEANED/MAINTAINED.

Sep 14, 2017

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Dona Y La Jefa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Dona Y La Jefa on file is from Mar 22, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has La Dona Y La Jefa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Dona Y La Jefa have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Dona Y La Jefa means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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