Las Cazuelas

4821 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2011
70
Score
Medium Risk

The Mexican/Latin restaurant LAS CAZUELAS, located at 4821 N Elston Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate-risk inspection in December 2011 with a score of 70. This inspection identified seven minor violations related to food and non-food contact surfaces, equipment cleanliness, and floor maintenance. LAS CAZUELAS has had three scored inspections on record, with most falling into the medium-risk category.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 17, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 20, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Dec 6, 2011 Inspection
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink counter in bar area in state of disrepair,had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in bar area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors tiles in kitchen prep areas that were damaged/broken shall be replaced, floors in kitchen prep area need cleaning (detailed).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken ceiling tiles in bar area, dining areas shall be replaced. Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep areas need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shield in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bar area, and hallway not clean need cleaning.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
41
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)