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La Isla Pequena

3755 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 16, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

La Isla Pequena appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 16, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at La Isla Pequena is from Nov 16, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Isla Pequena is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Nov 16, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND INTERIOR GLASS OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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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.SECTION OF CEILING OVER HOOD IN KITCHEN IS PEELING MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED BY STEAMTABLE UNIT IN KITCHEN.
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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 WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA IN KITCHEN.
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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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 5, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINTS PEELING ON SHELF UNDER TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND RUSTING SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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 CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED REPAIR DAMAGED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOORS.
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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 PIPE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Isla Pequena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Isla Pequena on file is from Nov 16, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Isla Pequena?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Isla Pequena.

Has La Isla Pequena's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Isla Pequena 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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