La Perla Tapatia
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2022
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Score
La Perla Tapatia appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Oct 4, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 4, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA (SOUTH LIGHT BULB). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
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Mar 7, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. Priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN
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Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX
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Feb 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 28LBS OF RAW CUT BEEF BEING STORED IN RE-USED SOAP BUCKETS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSIDE OF TWO DIFFERENT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND THAT RE-USED TOXIC CHEMICAL CONTAINERS CANNOT BE USED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CORRECTED ON SITE. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. FOOD TOTALED $100 DOLLARS. WEIGHT 28LBS.(PRIORITY)7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPING INSIDE OF THE NON-OPERATING OVEN IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPING, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. RECOMMEND PREMISES TO BE SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY ON OR AFTER FEBRUARY 5, 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENS TOILET UNACCESSIBLE AND TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH DUE TO WATER LINE BEING FROZEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. priority FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA KIT OR SUPPLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE MARK TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR UNIT W/O LABELS. MUST LABEL WITH REQUIRED INFORMATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX. 1/2-3/4 INCH OPENING UNDER AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVED UTENSILS STORED IN A HORIZONTAL MANNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT IN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH HANDLES UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING NOT PROPERLY AFFIX TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH OVEN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ONSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE WOEMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THREE EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Noted some food items in coolers and freezer stored in plasic grocery bags. Must provide food grade storage bag or containers.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Noted the exposed hand sink in the kitchen with a slow drain and at the front counter that exposed sink has a leak at the base of the fixture. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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Jan 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The exterior surfaces of the kitchen cooking equipments require a detail cleaning to remove grease build-up.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Detail clean,maintain all light shields throughout the premises.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair water leak at the base of faucet 3 comp sink,remove dusts buil-up on vent covers inside the toilet rooms.
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Jan 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS,RICE,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. FOUND LOOSE,BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER- MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2011
License
5 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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IS BROKEN MUST REPAIR.
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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.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.
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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.FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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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 CEILING OVER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AT BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Mar 9, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,INTERIORS OF 3 COMP SINK,GRILL,DEEP FRYER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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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 WALLS ALONG COOLERS AND ATTACHED HOOD EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,REMOVE SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL SAME AREAS.
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Mar 2, 2011
Routine
7 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: 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS,AROUND PIPES SAME AREA,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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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 KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,INTERIORS OF 3 COMP SINK,GRILL,DEEP FRYER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner seal openings on floors.
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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 WALLS ALONG COOLERS AND ATTACHED HOOD EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,REMOVE SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL SAME AREAS.
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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.FOUND LIGHT BULBS OVER KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED.
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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.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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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.FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT BASEMENT-MUST REMOVE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Perla Tapatia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Perla Tapatia on file is from Oct 4, 2022. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Perla Tapatia?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at La Perla Tapatia.
Has La Perla Tapatia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Perla Tapatia have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Perla Tapatia 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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