La Huasteca

4712 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for La Huasteca. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 14, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that La Huasteca's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 14, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2011

License

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT TOILET HANSINKS AND BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: COUNTERTOPS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME OR REPLACE. RUSTY/WORN STORAGE RACKS AND ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES. REPAIR SAME.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR LEAK AT MENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR CONVECTION OVEN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Huasteca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Huasteca on file is from Mar 14, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has La Huasteca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Huasteca have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Huasteca 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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Score: 100 — Low Risk

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