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La Esquinita Catracha

2525 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2015
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Esquinita Catracha seven times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. La Esquinita Catracha's record stops at Oct 23, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

La Esquinita Catracha's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND DEEP FRYER AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO STOVE AREAS. MUST SEAL.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
40
82
Aug 20, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
40
90
Mar 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
33
90
Jul 30, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
18
95
Jul 26, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Openings noted around water pipes. Instructed to seal all openings.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unused prep cooler in prep area and unnecessary articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unsed articles and remove cooler or repair at have at 40 F or below.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided proper hair restraints for all employees.
42
78
Nov 28, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquinita Catracha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquinita Catracha on file is from Oct 23, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Esquinita Catracha?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Esquinita Catracha.

Has La Esquinita Catracha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquinita Catracha have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Esquinita Catracha 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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