La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana

4758 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2014
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2014. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana dates to Aug 5, 2014.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM SURFACES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP AND GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,DISH RACK,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PERSONAL FAN,VANITY AND HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING 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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN DISH/PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON BOXES,CEILINGS, WALLS,CONTAINER OF ONIONS .ALSO NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE IN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.MUST PROVIDE STATE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FOIL FROM SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP AND GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,DISH RACK,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PERSONAL FAN,VANITY AND HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING 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: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN DISH/PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Jan 17, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods not properly stored inside coolers. Instructed to store foods in proper food grade containers, must date and label all cooked and prepared foods inside coolers,
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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, and handles of utensils must be facing in one direction,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: must remove all foil from surfaces, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: must clean tops and sides of all cooking equipment
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned first floor and basement areas, Instructed to detail clean and provide drain cover for basement storage area
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: must provide light in basement area, a required minimum foot-candles of light must be provided, and fixtures shielded
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: must store employees personal items one designated area nice and neatly
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: must remove all clutter in basement storage area, clean and better maintain
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Feb 8, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods not properly stored inside coolers. Instructed to store foods in proper food grade containers.
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Wooden prep table in rear area not maintained or sealed. Instructed to replace worn prep table or use NSF approved equipment.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside basement coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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Jan 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods not properly stored inside coolers. Instructed to store foods in proper food grade 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
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Wooden prep table in rear area not maintained or sealed. Instructed to replace worn prep table or use NSF approved equipment.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside basement coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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Oct 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW. FREEZERS TEMP AT 0F OR BELOW.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH RODENT PROOFED LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE 3 DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE 3 FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE ONE OF THE WASHROOM AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK WALLS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP ON THE CEILING IN ONE OF THE WASHROOM. MUST READJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. FAN COVER IN INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND M,MAINTAIN. MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD, MUST PROVIDE FILTER. STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE ONE OF THE WASHROOM. VENTILATION IS NOT WORKING. MUST REMOVE THE THREAD IN THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana on file is from Aug 5, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana.

Has La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Guerrerense Cocina Mexicana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.