La Pasadita
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited La Pasadita four times, with records going back to 2010. On Apr 10, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 10, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting La Pasadita on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZER INCLUDING FAN COVERS.
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Apr 2, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.Found 1 door food prep cooler at improper temperature. Found internal temperature at 59.9 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Taggged held for inspection - Fax letter to the cdph 312-746-4240 once cooler is repaired for tag removal.Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.Found raw steak 5 lbs at 57.6f,held inside said 1 door food prep cooler. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below cold and hot at 140 F or higher. Critical violation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $30.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;COOK PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING TACOS,HANDLING DIRTY TOWEL TO WIPE HIS HANDS ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.ALSO FOUND STORING MULTI USE KITCHEN PAN INSIDE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE,EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE FREE OF ARTICLES ONLY FOR HANDWASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(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: 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.FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL I.E INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THIS INSPECTION MISSING UPDATE CURRENT LICENSURE,A MAP OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES,TRAP,AND MONITORING DEVICES.ALSO FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT LEFT BOTTOM CORNER.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED,INSECT/RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZER INCLUDING FAN COVERS.
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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.FOUND PEELING DEBRIS ON WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO MUST MOVE SOAP DISPENSER DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.-----------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS
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Dec 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pasadita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pasadita on file is from Apr 10, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pasadita?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Pasadita.
Has La Pasadita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Pasadita have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Pasadita 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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