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La'ra's#1

2623 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
American
Last inspected: Aug 9, 2012
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, La'ra's#1 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Aug 9, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that La'ra's#1's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 9, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La'ra's#1 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 9, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DAMAGED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK P TRAP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER STILL NOT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL ALL TIMES.
2
95
May 20, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. 49.1 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW.
2
95
May 9, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COOLERS NEED TO BE ON AND AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
2
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE SAME.
9
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND LIDS TIGHT FITTING.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
21
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS MISSING IN REACH-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE SAME.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE SAME.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La'ra's#1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La'ra's#1 on file is from Aug 9, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La'ra's#1?

Across the inspection record, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La'ra's#1.

Has La'ra's#1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La'ra's#1 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 La'ra's#1 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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