La Fuente Restaurante #3
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2018
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Score
Public records show five inspections at La Fuente Restaurante #3 stretching back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 1, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that La Fuente Restaurante #3's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 1, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD WALLS, PARTITION AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Jan 18, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE. FOOD PREP AREA HAS BEEN EXTENDED WITHOUT ANY BARRIER, SEPARATION FROM CUSTOMERS. PREP TABLE WITH CUTTING BOARD, KNIVES AND JUICE MACHINE ON SOUTH END AND FLAY TOP GRILL ON NORTH END WITHOUT ANY BARRIERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIERS AT SAME LOCATIONS. ALSO INCOMPLETE PARTITION WITH MISSING SNEEZE GUARD NOTED AT MIDDLE OF PREP AREA. MUST COMPLETE PARTITION, PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD WALLS, PARTITION AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Jun 13, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY REAR GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REMOVE FROM PREMISES IF NOT IN USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE MENS RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NEW WALL NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY REAR GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REMOVE FROM PREMISES IF NOT IN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPRIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION. THE FRONT COUNTER REMOVED FROM FRONT PREP AREA, CUSTOMERS CAN WALK INTO THE FRONT PREP AREA, NO SEPRATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA. STEAM TABLE NOT PROTECTED, CUSTOMERS CAN OPEN THE LIDS. NEED PROPER SEPERATION FROM CUSTOMERS. ALSO NEED PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS FOR STEAM TABLE AND CONDIMENT COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005a.
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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: OBSERVED REAR GARAGE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP UNDER GARAGE DOOR,( REAR STORAGE AREA/WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR GARAGE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. RICE IN STEAM TABLE 148*F, REFRIED BEANS IN STEAM TABLE 156*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-37-012a.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE,AND GARAGE STORAGE FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE MENS RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 25, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE THE PARTICLEBOARD SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REPLACE WITH SHELVES WHICH ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS MISSING A THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fuente Restaurante #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fuente Restaurante #3 on file is from Feb 1, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fuente Restaurante #3?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Fuente Restaurante #3.
Has La Fuente Restaurante #3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fuente Restaurante #3 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Fuente Restaurante #3 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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