La Pulqueria / Wings Firehouse / Pilsen Cafe

2501 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2021
70
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for LA PULQUERIA / WINGS FIREHOUSE / PILSEN CAFE, located at 2501 S Western Ave in Chicago, IL, was conducted on October 7, 2021, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations, with notable findings including proper food labeling, the absence of insects or rodents, and clean non-food contact surfaces. Across four scored inspections, the establishment has consistently received moderate risk ratings.

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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 7, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 1, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 25, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Oct 1, 2019
License
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Violations — Oct 7, 2021 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL(NAME AND DATE).
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED THE EXTERIOR EMERGENCY DOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE FLOOR ON THE 2nd FLOOR AND IN THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SEAL AND WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER DIRTY THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS NEED CLEANING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)