Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2022
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Score
Inspectors have visited Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant is from Apr 15, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, NON ABSORBENT SPLASH GUARD.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 MUST REMOVE ALL PILED WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 8, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 50F WITH HUMMUS AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. HUMMUS @ 49.5F, EGGPLANT @ 49.5F, YOGURT SAUCE @ 50.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE OR PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE DRAINAGE HOSE AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS PORTION OF THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.----EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL PILED WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OPEN HOLE/SEAM IN THE BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST SEAL.
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May 3, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT SPILL KIT TO MATCH CURRENT CLEANUP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN VOMIT SPILLKIT WITH POLICY .
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Nov 8, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 ALL ITEMS STORED ON REAR OUTDOOR AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 11, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(A) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS, PANS, UTENSILS AND CUTTING BOARDS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT THE SINK SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SET SINK PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PITA CHIPS AND DESSERTS FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.119 NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO MEANS OF SELF DRAINING WASHED UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT INTO SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SELF DRAINING DRAINBOARD.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12 CONDENSATION DRAINAGE HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED AND RE-ROUT TO THE PROPER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE PIPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 ALL ITEMS STORED ON REAR OUTDOOR AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 23, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE ON CEILING AROUND PIPES ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND AND MOP SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant.
Has Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Larsa's Mediterranean Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Larsa's Mediterranean 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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