La Ruta

6553 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 21, 2020

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 21, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at La Ruta since Dec 21, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about seven violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “thermometers provided & accurate”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 21, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2020

License

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 100-120F AT ALL HANDSINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTED AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK IN BAR/PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH 100F-120F HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO HAVE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHLIRINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MSSING THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Ruta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Ruta on file is from Dec 21, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Ruta?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Ruta.

Has La Ruta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Ruta have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Ruta 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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