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La Fonda Chiquita Tlc

5940 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2011
90
Score
Low Risk

La Fonda Chiquita Tlc appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 14, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. La Fonda Chiquita Tlc's record stops at Feb 14, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

La Fonda Chiquita Tlc's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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90
Mar 11, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHROOM HAND SINK.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED AN OPENING /GAP OF 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOFED THE SAID 2 DOORS. ----- MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS, LIGHT SHIELDS, GRILL, FRYER.
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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. NOTED SOME FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. ---- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
34
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CARDBOARD ON CEILING AROUND HEATING VENT ABOVE REAR PREP AREA (CORNER ABOVE HOT WATER TANK)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMP. SINK, MUST REMOVE THREADS AROUND FAUCET OR REPLACE.----- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.
38
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE AND ALSO MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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67
Feb 2, 2010
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fonda Chiquita Tlc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fonda Chiquita Tlc on file is from Feb 14, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fonda Chiquita Tlc?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Fonda Chiquita Tlc.

Has La Fonda Chiquita Tlc's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Fonda Chiquita Tlc have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Fonda Chiquita Tlc 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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