La Palapa
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, La Palapa has 32 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 25, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Palapa's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND CEASE USING IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: THE WHITE PANEL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACINE WITH A PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOKING PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF NOZZLES AT THE BAR WITH A SLIMISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NOZZLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP, REAR AND FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 18, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE REAR SHELVING OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING WHERE THE LARGE GLASS SERVING DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARDS BLACK FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Sep 11, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER ADJUSS HOT WATER HEATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD: CILANTRO, ONIONS AND BREAD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS, SAID ITEMS WERE PLATED FOR CUSTOMERS TO CONSUME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATIONS. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. ALSO OBSERVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3 COMP SINK AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER FIXES DISH MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS BLACK FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FILTERS ON HOOD FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER AND AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 3, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVES, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITAION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER AND AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 9, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAVEL(SMALL ROCKS) USED FOR THE GROUND/FLOORING AT THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM (MEN & WOMEN) AT THE IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMP OF 74.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK HOT WATER AT 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Jan 11, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE NOR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST IF NOT ABLE MUST REPLACE. THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AT THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FAUCETS ON THE 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALLS AROUND THE SINK, THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA ARE DAMAGED AND NEEDS TO BE GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES AND GROUT THE FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME. DAMAGED AND CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THRU OUT THE FACILITY; OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY MAINTAINING 80F, HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AT 78F, HOT WATER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS AT 81F AND HOT WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 53F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER, 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER WAS AT 130F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAINING AT 100F AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COFFEE DRINK STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE COFFEE DRINK STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-203.12 OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK (OYSTERS) IDENTIFICATION TAGS NOT ON FILE FROM THE PREVIOUS 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER THE LAST ITEM FROM BATCH IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHRIMP, SLICED TOMATOES) IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENUS FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (OYSTERS, COCKTAILS, MUSSELS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. MANAGER ONLY PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261311 DATED 1/29/19; #58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IS DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE TEMPORARY TENT NOT EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY TO RESTROOM, AND REAR DISH AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND CONNECTED TO THE CITY SEWER. OBSERVED A TRAILER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT WITH A MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH PLUMBING FIXTURES (HANDWASHING SINKS, URINAL AND TOILETS) NOT CONNECTED TO THE CITY SEWER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SUCH AS TOILETS, SINKS, WASH BASINS, ETC. MUST BE ADEQUATELY TRAPPED, VENTED, REVENTED, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE SEWER IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLUMBING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. MUST REMOVE THE TRAILER FROM THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jul 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ONE OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS MISSING FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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95
Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE DRYING RACK SHELF LOCATED OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEVICHE AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, UNCOVERED RAW OYSTERS STORED ABOVE SHREDDED LETTUCE AND PRODUCE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPOXIMATELY 15 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND CONNECTED TO SEWER. ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SUCH AS TOILETS, SINKS, WASH BASINS, ETC MUST BE ADEQUATELY TRAPPED, VENTED, REVENTED, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE SEWER IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLUMBING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1559854 ON 7-2-15 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. 34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 41-ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Jul 2, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER 52.4F AND WALK-IN COOLER 50.1 NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP 52.3F-68.9F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, EMPANADAS 54.6F, RAW SHRIMP 50.2-53.4F, CEVICHE 53.6F, COOKED PASTA 51.3F, OCTOPUS 49.2F, STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 70LBS AND $300 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Aug 28, 2014
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SEAFOOD SOUP AT 87.8F,COOKED RICE 120.8F HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT COOKLINE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $75.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND INSIDE TOILET ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES,5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN AREAS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.FOUND FRONT DOORS WIDE OPEN DURING THIS INSPECTION. ALSO,SIDE DOOR IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING CONTAINER NOT COVERED,GREASE CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE AROUND LID DRIPPING ONTO GROUND ALSO NOT COVERED.OBSERVED HIGH WEEDS IN SAME AREA,(2)LARGE RODENT BURROWS AT REAR OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS COVERED,REMOVE HIGH WEEDS,RODENT BURROWS NOTED TO MANAGEMENT.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 FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CEVICHE,RICE, FISH,SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.(CEVICHE 39.0F,RICE 120.8F). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS,FORKS,KNIFES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING COOKING STOVES,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN COLD HOLD UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABEL OR DATED. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES AND RACK HAS DEBRIS. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND RACK.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS.
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Jul 24, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR CONDITION NEED TO REPLACE, CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN CEILING VENTS.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN WAIT STATION NOT EASILY CLEANABLE HAS BAMBOOON WALLS NEED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NEED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Jul 17, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT MAINTAINED NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REMOVE ICE. ALSO TRAYS OF CEVICHE PREMADE IN REACH IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. PLATES OF CEVICHE SITTING ON TOP OD FOOD WITHOUT ANY BARRIER, NEED TO STORE IN PROTECTED MANNER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR CONDITION NEED TO REPLACE. CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN WAIT STATION NOT EASILY CLEANABLE HAS BAMBOO ON WALLS NEED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN REMOVE DUST AT OTHER VENTS IN KITCHEN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE. NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.ALSO IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.
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Jun 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER VENTS IN KITCHEN THAT NEED CLEANING.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
37
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS; HANG WHERE THEY CAN BE VISIBLE.
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74
Jul 6, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: The kitchen knife holder is dirty; clean, rinse, sanitize and maintain the knife holder.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The freezer has a fan blade hitting ice buildup, defrost the unit, the ice machine is stained inside, have the ice machine sanitized.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls next to and behind the cooking area are dirty, clean the walls and reseal in a light color behind the fryer.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: The west light in the walk in cooler is not shielded, shield the glass bulb. Clean dead flies and grease buildup out of the kitchen light shields.
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Nov 30, 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 RUSTY SHELVES UNDER THE THREE PREP TABLES AND SHELF UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FRYER CABINET UNDERNEATH, THE HOOD AND THE FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
33
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
34
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. SEAL THE OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Feb 10, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACH IN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER,THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH AND THE ICE MACHINE.
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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. THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Sep 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. CORRECT ITEM LISTED BELOW. TWO STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE PEELING PAINT; REPLACE.
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Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 40 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA ON WALL AND BOXES STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH HANSEN PEST CONTROL AND TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE UNIT WHICH HAS OIL, SODA, CRACKERS, PAPER SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED INSIDE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ITEMS OUT OF UNIT TO LOOK FOR HOLES AND IF FOUND TO SEAL THEM. CITATION H000064588 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL 7-38-020 (SERIOUS). COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. TWO STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE PEELING PAINT; REPLACE.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK,ETC).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Palapa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Palapa on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Palapa?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at La Palapa.
Has La Palapa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Palapa have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Palapa means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Palapa inspected?
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