Las Cazuelas Grill
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2017
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Score
Las Cazuelas Grill has been inspected nine times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 28, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Las Cazuelas Grill is from Sep 28, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Las Cazuelas Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547288 ON 6/12/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS UNDER BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/5/14 REPORT 1473388. 38- OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING AND RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RUSTY SURFACE. HINGE OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER INADEQUATE. PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING TO SEE THAT FOOD IS PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVKED LEAK AT HAND SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT GREASE TRAP. REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN IT IN A FULLY FUNCTIONAL NON LEAKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER. STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT IT AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CHEST FREEZER IN SAME AREA ALSO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONE THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILD UP ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME OF THE CEILING TILES ARE DUSTY LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THEMOMETER IN THE REACHIN COOLER.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD (READY TO EAT SOUP) NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTD TO STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean ventilation vents,reach in freezer.
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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.Adjust rear door sweep.Vent in womens toilet room loose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Cazuelas Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Cazuelas Grill on file is from Sep 28, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Cazuelas Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Cazuelas Grill.
Has Las Cazuelas Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Cazuelas Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Cazuelas Grill 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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