La Quinta De Los Reyes
Last inspected: May 22, 2014
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Public records show six inspections at La Quinta De Los Reyes stretching back to 2013. La Quinta De Los Reyes was last inspected on May 22, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at La Quinta De Los Reyes since May 22, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Quinta De Los Reyes is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 22, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X3) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHTS.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND AND AROUND KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/22/14). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL MANAGER FOR SEVICE AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL, SAID SHELF SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND INSIDE FRYER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BASEBOARD COVER MISSING ALONG WALL BEHIND STAND UP COOLERS ADJACENT TO COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FLOORBASE COVER ALONG SAID WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS (X3) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DIVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOPS (X2) CRACKED AND IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOPS AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR SAID ICE SCOOPS.
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Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN, LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.-------MUST FIX MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BY MOP SINK AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINPIPE DRAINING ON FLOOR (BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE SAID DRAINPIPE/DRAINLINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Aug 27, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED, WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION FORM TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE COOLER DRAWER (IN PREP AREA). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS: RAW BEEF AT 55.8F/56.4, RAW CHICKEN AT 56.7F, RAW PORK AT 56.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS . CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL. (ISSUED 48 HOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY USE AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE (LAST INSPECTION (REPORT) WAS 01-22-2013). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN, LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.-------MUST FIX MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BY MOP SINK AND UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINPIPE DRAINING ON FLOOR (BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE SAID DRAINPIPE/DRAINLINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL REMOVAL OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT NEEDED.
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Jan 10, 2013
License
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AND SERVICE SECTION (LEFT SIDE OF DINING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL OR REMOVE THE SAID PREP TABLE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT EVERY HAND SINK ON PREMISE.
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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: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING OF 1/4 INCH) IN BASEMENT.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/CLEAN GREASE BOX.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (3) TOILET ROOMS.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA WITH STAIN OR REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY WATERLINE AT DISH MACHINE.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2)3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOTED SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Quinta De Los Reyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Quinta De Los Reyes on file is from May 22, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Quinta De Los Reyes?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Quinta De Los Reyes.
Has La Quinta De Los Reyes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Quinta De Los Reyes have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Quinta De Los Reyes 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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