Laguardia's Cuban Bistro

3706 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 24, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Laguardia's Cuban Bistro. On Jan 24, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Laguardia's Cuban Bistro is from Jan 24, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Laguardia's Cuban Bistro's 78 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 24, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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.ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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 FINISH WALLS,CEILING ALONG STORAGE REAR AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS..

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT FIXTURE ON WALL ABOVE COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING BENEATH PIPE AT 3 COMP SINK AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Aug 19, 2010

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laguardia's Cuban Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Laguardia's Cuban Bistro on file is from Jan 24, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Laguardia's Cuban Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Laguardia's Cuban Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Laguardia's Cuban Bistro 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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