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La Gorda Feliz

5940 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 16, 2012
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Gorda Feliz, the earliest from 2011. On May 16, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that La Gorda Feliz's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 16, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Gorda Feliz's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 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
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
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
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean or replace light covers.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hot water handle at handsink not maintained. Instructed to use faucet handle at handsink not water supply handle at bottom of sink.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided hair restraints for all food handlers in prep areas.
42
74
May 7, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Evidence of live animals on premises. Observed live cat under utility sink inside milk crate. Instructed manager that live animals must not be inside premises. Critical citation issued 7-38-020. Manager remove cat from inside establishment.
13
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
24
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
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
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
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean or replace light covers.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hot water handle at handsink not maintained. Instructed to use faucet handle at handsink not water supply handle at bottom of sink.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided hair restraints for all food handlers in prep areas.
42
67
Jun 22, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Gorda Feliz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Gorda Feliz on file is from May 16, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Gorda Feliz?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Gorda Feliz.

Has La Gorda Feliz's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Gorda Feliz have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Gorda Feliz 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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