La Terraza

2839 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

La Terraza has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Nov 22, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 22, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting La Terraza on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Nov 22, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 17, 2019
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENT. ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY WITH EACH EMPLOYEES VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVE EQUIPTMENT, INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP OPENNING AT THE REAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT RODENTS FROM ENTERING PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Terraza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Terraza on file is from Nov 22, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Terraza?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Terraza.

Has La Terraza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Terraza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Terraza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.