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La Jaiba

3956 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, La Jaiba has three inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 20, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that La Jaiba's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 20, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STOVE, OVEN, PREP TABLES ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS OPEN, ENCRUSTED WIITH GREASE AND GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN CLOSED AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. IE... PIZZA, SAUSAGE, BEANS, BEEF ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT 23, 2015 REPORT #1516532 #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STOVE, OVEN, PREP TABLES ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COOLER, REAR BOX FREEZER AND 3 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN FRONT OF REAR 3 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Jaiba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Jaiba on file is from Jun 20, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Jaiba?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Jaiba.

Has La Jaiba's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Jaiba have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Jaiba 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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