La Finca Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2012
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Score
La Finca Mexican Cuisine has been inspected three times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2012. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Finca Mexican Cuisine dates to Feb 7, 2012.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED FIVE SOILED CLEANING TOWELS, THREE SMALL MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND SEVERAL SPOONS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON FOUR DOORS REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS AT BAR AREA AND COFFEE STATION AT FRONT AREA, AND CABINETS AT SAME AREAS.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE CLOSET, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
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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 SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WASHROOMS AND BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BAR AREA/ROOM, CLOSET AND BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Oct 1, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING OUT A SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC BAG AND OBSERVED TWO OTHERS IN SINK INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE IN TRASH CAN NOT TO RE-USE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO AND INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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.OBSERVED FLOOR TILES BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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May 17, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF (BAR AREA) INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
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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.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LADIES ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Finca Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Finca Mexican Cuisine on file is from Feb 7, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Finca Mexican Cuisine?
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 Finca Mexican Cuisine.
Has La Finca Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Finca Mexican Cuisine have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Finca Mexican Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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