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La Esquinita

6748 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at La Esquinita, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. La Esquinita's record stops at Jan 10, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting La Esquinita on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVING SHELVING AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED TO A LIGHT COLORED SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN RESTROOM NEEDS TO BE TILED.
34
90
Jun 14, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not cleaned, maintained or rodent proofed. Observed numerous piles of bags and construction material in rear of establishment on ground causing rodent nuisances. Instructed to remove all excessive garbage at rear of establishment to prevent rodent and insect nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
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
86
Mar 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall behind three compartment not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Hole noted around utility sink faucet. Instructed to seal opening.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all food handlers.
42
86
Jul 29, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RAW STORAGE WOOD SHELVES INSIDE WASHROOM.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND HEATER.
34
90
Nov 1, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. ALL STOCKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE KEPT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
36
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquinita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquinita on file is from Jan 10, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Esquinita?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Esquinita.

Has La Esquinita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquinita 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 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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