La Palapa
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2021
70
Score
LA PALAPA, located at 3350 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on July 29, 2021, resulting in a score of 70. This inspection identified one major and five minor violations related to food safety practices and equipment. Across five recorded inspections, LA PALAPA has historically received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jul 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jul 27, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Aug 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Apr 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 6, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jul 29, 2021 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE NEXT TO POT/PAN STORAGE SHELF.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13--OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR DEVICE TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
48
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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