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Luna Empanada Shop

6011 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2021
61
Score
Medium Risk

Luna Empanada Shop has been inspected three times since 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2021. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Luna Empanada Shop's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 10, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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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
Feb 10, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (FOOD AND DRINK DISPENSING AREA) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOILS USED TO LINE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP LINE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM SHELF;SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS ETC; OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE/DUSTS BUILD-UP.
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61
Jan 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEM MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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86
Jan 8, 2019
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO WRITE DOWN REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING THE NOT WELL DONE,UNDERCOOKED FOODS ITEMS TO BE SERVE ON SITE ON THE MENU AND ON THE WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF TE FOOD AND PREVENT CUSTOMER AND FAMILY MEMBER TO ENTER TE PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WHITE REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECTS,RODENT HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luna Empanada Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luna Empanada Shop on file is from Feb 10, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luna Empanada Shop?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luna Empanada Shop.

Has Luna Empanada Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Luna Empanada Shop have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Luna Empanada Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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