La Plena Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2019
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Score
La Plena Restaurant appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 18, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that La Plena Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 18, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Apr 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: No stem thermometer provided on premises. Instructed to provide it to be able to check food temperature
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Two door reach-in cooler maintains temp of 48F to 50F,at present time no potentially hazardous food stored in it, however unit is used during serving time. Tagged unit "Held for inspection " do not use. cooler must maintain air temp of 40F and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: We(manager, owner and myself), observed interior of ice machine water reservoir with excess black slime substance,also side panel of the unit. Ice is used for human consumption. instructed to clean and sanitize unit . Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from 10-1-15,report #1454220 #32-NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. Serious violation 7-42-090. #45-NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Yellowish slime build up at three compartment sink drain behind the bar area in dining area. Instructed to clean and maintain
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Debris on floor beside the metal shelf by the exposed hand sink in the kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain puddle of water in the middle of the basement floor instructed to keep area dry. Chest freezer and coolers are stored by the mentioned area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet neck at tree compartment sink in the kitchen continuously dripping hot water. Instructed to repair cause. exposed hand sink in the kitchen slowly draining, need to repair and maintain
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: No stem thermometer provided on premises. Instructed to provide it to be able to check food temperature
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE VENT COVER IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT UNDER STEAM TABLE.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided for beverage cooler in front. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Feb 16, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STILL PENDING.
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Jan 23, 2012
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. Detail clean,maintain the floor in the basement including the floor drain.
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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. A backflow pevention device is needed at the ice machine.
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Jul 13, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jun 30, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. MUST PROVIDE MORE SHELVING TO STORE WANTED ITEMS IN BASEMENT, 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR
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Jan 22, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Plena Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Plena Restaurant on file is from Apr 18, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Plena Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Plena Restaurant.
Has La Plena Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Plena Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Plena Restaurant 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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