La Perla Negra Restaurant

3661-3663 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 9, 2012

Score

Low Risk

La Perla Negra Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Aug 9, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 9, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 9, 2012

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALL AND BASE SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, ROTTED WOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME

Jul 30, 2012

License

5 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: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 20) SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. PROVIDE SAME.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND RAW WOOD BASE UNDER JUICE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILDUP. CLEAN SAME.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALL AND BASE SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, ROTTED WOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Perla Negra Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Perla Negra Restaurant on file is from Aug 9, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Perla Negra Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Perla Negra Restaurant.

Has La Perla Negra Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Perla Negra Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Perla Negra Restaurant 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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