La Papa's
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, La Papa's has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. La Papa's was last inspected on Oct 20, 2015. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. La Papa's's record stops at Oct 20, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting La Papa's on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Dec 4, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP-161.5F, POLISH SAUSAGE-39.1F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY AND MAKE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. 7-42-010(B)
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Jun 20, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER SANITIZING A POT, PUT ON GLOVES AND THEN START HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLA CHIPS) WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING HER HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED OTHER FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS JUST PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT ANY HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ON THE FAR LEFT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE KNIFE RACK, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: FOUND THE WALLBASE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LOWER RIGHT SIDE AT DOOR ENTRANCE) UNATTACHED FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER TABLE STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT (CHEESE/SOUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR FRONT DINING AREA.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD FRONT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS FRONT. REPAIR WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR.
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Nov 29, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICAIETE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBUGERS SOUP ETC. MUST HAVE SOMEONE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.ALONG WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. COVING IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Papa's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Papa's on file is from Oct 20, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Papa's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Papa's.
Has La Papa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Papa's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Papa's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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