La Pane
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2015
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Inspectors have visited La Pane eight times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. La Pane's record stops at Nov 12, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE EXPRESSO COFFEE UNIT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLUTTERED FURNACE ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AT AT FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA BEHIND 2 UNUSED COOLERS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE EXPRESSO COFFEE UNIT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed to install splash guard between the exposed hand sink and clean utensils shelvings and between the exposed hand sink and the coffee machine in the front area.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Instructed to clean in detail interior of the microwave and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Seal the opening /gap around the conduit/pipe on the ceiling close to the windows. Replace damaged ceiling and missing ceiling tiles on the same area.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS AT FROM PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3PART SINK FAUCET, AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN FOR EXPRESO MACHINE.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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 EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET, OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS AND ON TOP OF BOXES AND CLEANING SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS AT FROM PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND SEAL FLOOR OPENING INSIDE MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY FROM GARAGE UNDER PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 3PART SINK FAUCET, AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN FOR EXPRESO MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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May 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 17, 2010
License
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.NEED SNEEZE GUARD FOR FRONT COUNTERS, AND NEED HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR PIZZA SLICES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, AND NEED TO INSTALL VENTILATION FOR RESTROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pane last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pane on file is from Nov 12, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pane?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Pane.
Has La Pane's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Pane have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Pane 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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