La Encantada Restaurant and Catering
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2011, La Encantada Restaurant and Catering has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Encantada Restaurant and Catering dates to Nov 21, 2023.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.
La Encantada Restaurant and Catering's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE OF EACH WASHROOM.
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Aug 26, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN BAR ,BEVERAGE ,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL BAR REFRIGERATOR
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES AND STOVE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A LIQUID WASTE SINK AT BEVERAGE STATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS UNDER HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER BAR TOP
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS AND AT BEVERAGE STATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 19, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO FAR LEFT AND RIGHT AND POOLING IN SINK BASIN COMPARTMENTS AND SLOW DRAINING .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES AND STOVE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN BAR ,BEVERAGE ,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL BAR REFRIGERATOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LIQUID WASTE SINK AT BEVERAGE STATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS UNDER HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER BAR TOP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS AND AT BEVERAGE STATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT LABELED. IKNSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: found scoops with handles stored inside dry storage items (rice). Instructed to store items outside of food, in a clean, separate container.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 2, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN, WASTE WATER BACK-UP AND SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA, AND PLATES NEEDS INVERTED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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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. MUST REPAIR WALL BY BASEMENT ENTRY AREA DOOR LEADING INTO KITCHEN
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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. LIGHT OUT ABOVE FOOD PREP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP STATION, IN BASEMENT
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Feb 23, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 MULTI USE DISHES IN KITCHEN NOT INVERTED MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE.
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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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Encantada Restaurant and Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Encantada Restaurant and Catering on file is from Nov 21, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Encantada Restaurant and Catering?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Encantada Restaurant and Catering.
Has La Encantada Restaurant and Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Encantada Restaurant and Catering have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Encantada Restaurant and Catering 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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