Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2021
74
Score
Tortuga's Cantina, located at 3220-3224 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on December 10, 2021, with a score of 74. The inspection noted six minor violations, including issues with the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces and the general upkeep of the physical facilities. Across 19 scored inspections, Tortuga's Cantina has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 10, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 3, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Feb 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Feb 5, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
May 3, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
47
Mar 6, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
May 24, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Dec 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 6, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 29, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 5, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2011
License
11 minor violations.
58
Violations — Dec 10, 2021 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND SINKS, SHELVES, FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE AND LIQUOR BOTTLES BEHIND THE BAR.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE AT THE BAR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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