La Mas Chiquita

5716 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60638

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Mas Chiquita has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 20, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Mas Chiquita dates to Apr 20, 2022.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

La Mas Chiquita's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2022

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND MAINTAIN

Apr 15, 2022

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 4-301.11 INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION, PREMISES REMOVED COOLER FROM THE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION OF 41F OR BELOW IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-00

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE Edit Delete

Apr 12, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: COOLERS NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND MAINTAIN FOR 41F OR BELOW DURING RECEIVING, STORING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE FOR ABOVE LICENSEE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR CHLORINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO LICENSE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED DUMPSTER WITH ADDRESS/NAME ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME (COLD & HOT) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND MAINTAIN

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: WATER EXCESSIVE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP NOT SECURE TO PLUMBING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Mas Chiquita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Mas Chiquita on file is from Apr 20, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Mas Chiquita?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Mas Chiquita.

Has La Mas Chiquita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Mas Chiquita have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Mas Chiquita 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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