La Palapita
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2015
67
Score
LA PALAPITA, located at 4263 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 15, 2015, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations, with previous serious and minor violations noted as corrected. Across seventeen scored inspections, LA PALAPITA has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 15, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 8, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 12, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
May 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 22, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 19, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 9, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 17, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 10, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
May 18, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 16, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 4, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 23, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Jul 27, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 30, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jun 15, 2015 Inspection
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-8-15 NOT CORRECTED #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-15 NOT CORRECTED. #45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#30- ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#32-DIRTY SHELVING UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE/REPLACE. LARGE HOLES IN DOOR TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.#33- THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING. EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD EXHAUST. INTERIOR OF FRONT BOX FREEZER AND BOTH UNUSED COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#34- FLOOR UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#35- WALL COVING NEXT TO FLAT GRILL AND ENTRANCE TO WASHROOMS PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.#38-VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST 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: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS, ON WALLS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK FAUCETS. A HOSE WAS NOTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL NEATLY AND ELEVATED OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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