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La Vaca

October 23, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEVICHE ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN: MENS TOILET ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • FOUND 1/8 INCH GAP LOCATED AT ALL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ON RIGHT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER LOCATED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN CLOSEST TO 18TH STREET NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FOUND BUILT IN TILE TABLE IN REAR PREP BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN. • FOUND FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 55

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Compared with No Entry on October 20, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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