Latin American Rest & Lounge
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2018
37
Score
The most recent inspection for LATIN AMERICAN REST & LOUNGE, located at 2743 W Division St, Chicago, IL, occurred on November 20, 2018, and resulted in a high-risk score of 37. This inspection identified two critical, four major, and six minor violations, including issues related to the city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate, management responsibilities, and procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Across 30 scored inspections, LATIN AMERICAN REST & LOUNGE has historically shown a pattern of mostly medium-risk classifications.
30
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
37
Sep 29, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
55
Aug 25, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 14, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 20, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 3, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 31, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 27, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
May 19, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 7, 2014
Complaint
12 minor violations.
55
May 6, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 10, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 11, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
May 28, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
May 17, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 12, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 4, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 16, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 22, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 8, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Violations — Nov 20, 2018 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING STORED, SUCH AS PRODUCE AND COOKED MEAT(BEEF). PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW POLICY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT COVERED WITH DUST, RAT DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 400 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND THE BAR. ALSO NOTED OVER 300 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A)
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS,SHELVES,RACKS ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,POTS AND PANS,WASHBOWLS,EXPOSED SINKS,DINING TABLES,CHAIRS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,URINE STAINS AND RAT DROPPINGS OF ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
49
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, AND FOR ADEQUATELY WASHING, RINSING,SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
50
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WITH RAT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS WHERE NECESSARY.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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