Lagranja Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Lagranja Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lagranja Restaurant dates to Jan 15, 2019.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Lagranja Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE .NEED TO INSTALL TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS OVER ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTNING
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 8, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED OR SERVED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INST MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM.MUST KEEP AND MAINTAINED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED
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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 FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT HUD SYSTEM FILTERS ARE COVERED WITH GREASE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE .NEED TO INSTALL TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK OF DRAIN WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS OVER ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTNING
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 17, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. NO CLEAR TAPE.
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Mar 31, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: TWO MORE EMPLOYEES HAD NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: TWO MORE EMPLOYEES HAD NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 19653929, DATED 9/27/16. #34- Found cracked floor in the hallway behind counter, in doorway of hall that leads to kitchen. Must repair/replace. Must maintain all. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER S AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FROZEN FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR, NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found damaged tiles along baseboard in entry way. Must repair/replace. Found cracked floor in the hallway behind counter, in doorway of hall that leads to kitchen. Must repair/replace. Must maintain all.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found hallway vent in ceiling with excessive dust build up. Must remove and detail clean. Found ceiling in utility closet (in women's restroom) with stained ceiling tiles. Must replace. Must maintain all.
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Jan 28, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lagranja Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lagranja Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lagranja Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lagranja Restaurant.
Has Lagranja Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lagranja Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lagranja 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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