La Esperanza Del Manana
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2015
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Score
La Esperanza Del Manana appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. La Esperanza Del Manana's record stops at Oct 28, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Dec 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BOTTOM COVER TO REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM COVER TO REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DRAWERS UNSED TO HOLD FRUIT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OR DRAWERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 22, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PREPARING PROTEIN HEALTH SHAKES). INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. RAW WOOD WALL STUDS ON PREMISES. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES
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Nov 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PREPARING PROTEIN HEALTH SHAKES). INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET HAS BEEN REMOVED AND IS USING A LONG GARDEN HOSE IN ITS PLACE TO SUPPLY WATER UNDER PRESSURE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO EACH COMPARTMENT OF SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. RAW WOOD WALL STUDS ON PREMISES. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Jun 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTD TO MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES OR REMOVE SAME.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME WITH PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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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: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AND GREASE INTERCEPTOR TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT INCLUDING SHELVES, WALLS, ETC. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT INCLUDING HOLES, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO FINISH WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER
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May 10, 2011
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTD TO MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME WITH PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDSINKS. PROVIDE SAME.
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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: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR LOGBOOK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AND GREASE INTERCEPTOR TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT INCLUDING SHELVES, WALLS, ETC. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS, COOLER, FREEZER, WINDOWSILL. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT INCLUDING HOLES, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO FINISH WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Esperanza Del Manana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Esperanza Del Manana on file is from Oct 28, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Esperanza Del Manana?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Esperanza Del Manana.
Has La Esperanza Del Manana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esperanza Del Manana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Esperanza Del Manana 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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