La Sardine

111 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607
French
Last inspected: May 24, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 15 inspections at La Sardine stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 24, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Sardine dates to May 24, 2019.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 24, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (OXTAILS,COOKED PORK SHOULDER,SWEET PEA PUREES, AIOLI SAUCE FOR SARDINES, ETC)IN WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS(NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE ON ALL TABLES UNPROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED GARBAGE CAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIOIRIT FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 20, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1995771, DATED 3/17/17. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #32; NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM AT FRONT PREP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DUST, FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, IN DRY STORAGE AND IN REAR CHEMICAL ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR DETACHED COVING BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE CHEMICAL ROOM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM AT FRONT PREP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF FRYER FRONT COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING BY DISH MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Dec 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS 6/3/16 REPORT 1757213 NOT CORRECTED: 32 ROTTING WOOD SURFACES SURROUNDING FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK INCLUDING CABINET UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REMOVE ROTTING SURFACES AND REPAIR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST ON SURFACES. BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT DISHMACHINE AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 35 STAINED CEILING TILES AND RUSTED FRAMES NOTED AT CEILING IN DESSERT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. 38 VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND NON-HANDICAPPED WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR. VENT COVER IN MENS HANDICAPPED TOILET ROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. 09/03/2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR BY DISHMACHINE. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTD TO CORRECT.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO SHELLFISH TAG ATTACHED TO BAG OF MUSSELS IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE UNTIL BAG EMPTY/USED AND MAINTAIN ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. ALSO NOTED COMINGLING OF SHELLFISH, BAG OF CLAMS AND BAG OF MUSSELS IN CONTACT/TOUCHING AND STORED IN SAME CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER. CO MINGLING OF SHELLFISH IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2 CRITICAL. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS OF DEEP DESSERT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE/TORN. MISSING HANDLES ON DOORS FOR DEEP DESSERT FREEZER. REPLACE SAME. ROTTING WOOD SURFACES SURROUNDING FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK INCLUDING CABINET UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REMOVE ROTTING SURFACES AND REPAIR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST ON SURFACES. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS (PREP AND BAR), DISHMACHINE AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES AND RUSTED FRAMES NOTED AT CEILING IN DESSERT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HOOD FILTER AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE DIFFICULT TO TURN AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND NON-HANDICAPPED WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR. VENT COVER IN MENS HANDICAPPED TOILET ROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS AT ALL PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 23, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. ALL FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PLACED INTO A DIFFERENT CONTAINER MUUST BE LABELED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE A LID FOR CONSUMABLE IC3 BIN BEHIND BAR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS AND COILS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : CLEAN STAINS AND DIRT FROM WALL ABOVE SINKS BEHIND BAR, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR WHERE NEEDED. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT ALL RUSTY DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THROUGHOUT REAR SECTONS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ALL AREAS MUST ACCESSIBLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER AT NORTH END OF FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. aIR TEMPS RECORDED AT 51.6F IN THE BOTTOM AND AT 49.1F IN THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLKY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND COOLER SERVICED(HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REFURIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. HAM-48.7F, QUICHE-49.1F, AND STEAK-47.1F, ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED 3LB VALUED AT $30) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO FOUND SANITIZING RESIDUAL IN DISH MACHINE BELOW REQUIRED CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PRODEDURE FOR SETTTING UP SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE MANUALLY SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CART THAT GREASE RECEPTACLE SITS ON IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP NOTICED. MUST KEEP EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. ALL FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PLACED INTO A DIFFERENT CONTAINER MUUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE A LID FOR CONSUMABLE IC3 BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS AND COILS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN STAINS AND DIRT FROM WALL ABOVE SINKS BEHIND BAR, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR WHERE NEEDED. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT ALL RUSTY DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THROUGHOUT REAR SECTONS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ALL AREAS MUST ACCESSIBLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Jun 5, 2014
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 IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS AT THE DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AND DIRTY. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN. NOTED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 4 COMP SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 10 DRAIN FLIES( 2 AT FRONT BAR AREA ON THE CEILING AND 8 IN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN ON CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 4/12/2012. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H000076806 11 COURT DATE MAY 10,2012 1100AM RM112 AT 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL PLEASE SEE BACK OF CITATION FOR PREPAYMENT INFORMATION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT MAIN FRONT BAR AND AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING TILE IN EAST LADIES BATHROOM.
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Jun 3, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE GASKET ON THE NORTH HOT LINE COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED. REPAIR THE COOLER GASKETS.
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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. THE PLASTIC BASEBOARDS ARE PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE DISHROOM, REPLACE THE UNSANITARY BASEBOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. THE LIGHTS ARE BURNED OUT ABOVE THE DISHROOM, REPAIR THE BURNED OUT LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THE HOT LINE COOLERS NEED EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS INSTALLED.
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Jun 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Repair or replace the broken 2-door reach-in saute line cooler. Clean the rusty can opener. Replace the deteriorated soda gun holder. Wash, rinse and sanitize the walk-in cooler fan guards.
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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. Clean the floors under your kitchen equipment in detail.
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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 Sardine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Sardine on file is from May 24, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Sardine?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Sardine.

Has La Sardine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Sardine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Sardine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.