La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant

4410 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant's record stops at Feb 9, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2017

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN COOLERS MUST HAVE LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 27, 2017

Routine

11 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 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT CLUTTERED NORTH WEST CORNER STORAGE AREA/KITCHEN AND HALLWAY LEADING TO CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN COOLERS MUST HAVE LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER,STOVE/OVENS,BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE ON LOWER WALL NEAR THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PASTRY COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH/WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN AREAS AND FURNACE STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REMOVE UNNECESAARY ARTICLES (UNUSED PIECES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS),DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 10, 2015

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant on file is from Feb 9, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant.

Has La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Reyna Del Norte Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Reyna Del Norte 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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