Torteria Las Futboleras
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2013
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Public records show six inspections at Torteria Las Futboleras stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Torteria Las Futboleras since Jul 22, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Torteria Las Futboleras' 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN STOVE, TABLE UNDER FLAT GRILL, INTERIOR OF COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS DOOR TRACK, MICROWAVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STOVE.GRILL REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WATER/GREASE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 25, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WERE OBSERVED NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY TOWELS AND SHELL EGGS AND READY TO EAT FOOD AND OPENING COOLER DOORS, THE COOLER HANDLES HAVE A 1/4" BUILDUP OF FOOD ON THEM. OBSERVE GOOD HANDWASHING PRACTICES AND MINIMIZE BAERE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. WASH HANDS WHEN THEY ARE DIRTY AND IN BETWEEN JOBS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 5 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE KITCHEN SINK BACKSPLASH, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN AN UNSANITARY HOLDER WITH FOOD ON THE BLADES, THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE STAINED AND UNSANITARY. CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MEAT SLICER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER IN DETAIL IN BETWEEN USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND ORDER WINDOW IS PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALL AND THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR UNTIL THE FLOORS ARE CLEAN.
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Jan 4, 2012
Routine
3 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 THE STOVE,OVEN AND REACHIN COOLER HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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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. FOUND SOME CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT THEM.
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Sep 13, 2011
Complaint
4 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 THE STOVE AND THE REACHIN COOLERS HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AERA HAS DUST ON THEM.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND LARGE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND BREAD CRUMBS WITH CONTAINER TOP NOT BIG ENOUGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PUT IN SUGAR AND BREAD CRUMBS IN CONTAINERS THAT HAVE TOPS THAT FIT TIGHTLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.
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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. ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT-FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH, STOVE, OVEN, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE RACKS, HOOD AND FILTERS THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME. ALSO CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLERS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, HAS FOOD DEBRIS, OIL SPILLS AND GREASE ALL OVER THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
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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. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils,equipment, and clean linens. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 14, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL PREP COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS ARE BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE, MUST REMOVE DETERIORATED WOODEN SHELF FROM ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS, OIL SPILLS AND CRUMBS NOTED INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK, NOT USING PLASTIC BAGS AS PLUGS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Torteria Las Futboleras last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Torteria Las Futboleras on file is from Jul 22, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Torteria Las Futboleras?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Torteria Las Futboleras.
Has Torteria Las Futboleras' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Torteria Las Futboleras have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Torteria Las Futboleras 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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