Laa-Mushkila Restaurant

6258 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Indian
Last inspected: Oct 11, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Laa-Mushkila Restaurant stretching back to 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 11, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Laa-Mushkila Restaurant dates to Oct 11, 2023.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up six times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Laa-Mushkila Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11. NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NOTED A WASHROOM ON THE PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: NOTED MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY AND DUSTY IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY AND DUSTY AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER TOUCHED DEAD ROACHES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AND ONLY RINSED THEIR HANDS UNDER THE WATER AND THEN CONTINUED TO PREPARE FOOD ON THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND DRY THEIR HANDS USING HAND DRYING PROVISIONS, AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ROACH INFESTATION, OVER 25 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK (6), INSIDE OF THE HOLES OF THE RAILINGS HOLDING THE DISHWARE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE LOCATED ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARMENT SINK (4). ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, WHERE CHIPPED PAINT AND OPENINGS WERE OBSERVED(2), OF THE UNDER THE NON-SLIP MAT ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK(8), AT THE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (2), ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA (1), FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA (1), ON THE COUNTER IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM AREA (1), INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (1). ALSO OBSERVED 18 MICE DROPPING ON SITE, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE OF THE ONE OF THE OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (5), ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE RODENT TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK (10), ON TOP OF THE LID OF TWO FOOD STORAGE BINS ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE (3). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO CONTACT THEIR PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR THE LIVE ACTIVITY OF ROACHES AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THAT WAS OBSERVED ON SITE AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/26/2020 , REPORT #2366514 #56-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ACCUMILATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER, HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE (CUPS, PLATES, POTS) STORED INSIDE ONE OF THE OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID SOILED KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE AND PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE STORAGE AREA FOR DIRTY DISHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TOILET ROOM BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM IN ANOTHER DESIGNATED AREA FOR EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC. OR REMOVE THE TOILET (CAP PLUMBING) AND MAKE IT A PROPER STORAGE AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (DISPOSABLE CUPS) STORED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD RELATED ITMES ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A BARRIER/DOOR FOR THE FRONT DINING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/ SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE SAID BARRIER WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT, SO THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE WALL WHEN YOUR FIRST ENTER THE FACILITY, AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BALLS OF PLASTIC BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE, APPRPRIATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER AND THE INSDIE OF THE OVENS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH ALUMINMUM FOIL, FOOD DEBRIS AND A WHITE LIKE MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FOOD SURFACES OF THE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA (STOVES, OVENS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER AND ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE DISHWASH WARE SHELVING UNITS ARE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO VENTILATION ATTACHMENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID DUST FROM THE CEILING ATTACHMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM USED AS A STORAGE CLOSET (NEXT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM), INSIDE THE SHELVING UNITS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE DINING AREA, THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE LISTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICARE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, THE DISHWASHING AREA, OUTSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT ANY HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSERS AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN: ON THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA (2), UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (1), AND INSIDE THE SHELVING UNIT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER (1). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ACCUMILATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-17-2020 INSPECTION #2365874. VIOLATION 57. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. VIOLATION 58.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ACCUMILATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-19-18 INSPECTION #2229994. VIOLATION 57. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. VIOLATION 58.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ACCUMILATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-19-18 INSPECTION #2229994. VIOLATION 57. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. VIOLATION 58.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT SPILL KIT AT PREMISES.(MUST INCLUDE SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Oct 19, 2018
License
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS, SAID METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE ABLE TO READ BOTH COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL USED AS COVER ON SHELVES NEXT TO STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laa-Mushkila Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Laa-Mushkila Restaurant on file is from Oct 11, 2023. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Laa-Mushkila Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Laa-Mushkila Restaurant.

Has Laa-Mushkila Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Laa-Mushkila Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Laa-Mushkila 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.