La Quebrada

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of outer front entrance door leading to parking lot and basement exit door. Instructed to seal all outer doors to prevent pest entrance.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed buckets of mole stored on ledge and condiments stored on shelf underneath unshielded waste water line in basement dry storage/utility room. Instructed to install shield on waste water line or relocate buckets of mole on ledge and condiments on shelf stored underneath said waste water line to prevent contamination from potenial drips.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single use items such as single use napkins and disposable paper towels stored on shelf underneath unshielded waste water line in basement dry storage/utility room. Instructed to install shield on waste water line or relocate all single use items stored underneath said waste water line to prevent contamination from potenial drips.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on ice machine lid. Instructed to replace damaged gaskets on ice machine lid and maintain. Observed opening(exposing insulation) in interior of left and middle doors of three door small cold holding unit in first floor prep area across from cookline. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace doors on said cold holding unit.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instructed to ensure cups are lead-free or contain lead-safe levels and maintain documentation of such on-site or remove from premises.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working wash gauge on low temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair or replace wash gauge on low temperature dish machine, instructed a ware washing machine shall be equipped with temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash tank. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no prep/dump sink in bar. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in bar a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on interior of northside hood in first floor prep area and covering ceiling vent above hot holding unit on west side of first floor prep area. Instructed to clean interior of said hood and said ceiling vent in first floor prep area and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in prep coolers. Instd to provide proper thermometers and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Using plastic wrap for stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Instd to use proper stoppers and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed cold hold unit on cook line with food grime in gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor in bins in the basement storage area near the office. Instructed the person in charge to store all items at least six inches from the floor and maintain them.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed vent in ceiling near dish machine to have excessive build up of dust, observed vent in basement restroom to have build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold hold unit on cook line with food grime in gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on the floor in bins in the basement storage area near the office. Instructed the person in charge to store all items at least six inches from the floor and maintain them.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent in ceiling near dish machine to have excessive build up of dust, observed vent in basement restroom to have build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on ceiling in walls and ceilings in first floor prep area, dust buildup on ventilation fan in basement washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood in first floor prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2561324 on 7-27-22:10-observed no hand washing signs at hand wsinks in ist fl prep areas. Must provide and maintain.37-must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.39-must provide splash guard in between hand sink and 3-compartment sink in basement prep/dish washing area.51-must repair leaky faucet at basement 3-comp sink. Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing and no back flow device on mop sink. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2" gap along bottom left corner of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must removed prepackaged foods from underneath waste pipes in basement storage/locker room to prevent cross contamination.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink in basement prep/dish washing area.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from can opener blade,grill & steam table,interior panel of ice machine,dish racks.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at basement 3- comp sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing and no backflow device on mop sink.must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vents in 1st fl.& bsmt prep/dish washing area.staff toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under cooking equipment 1st fl. Prep area and locker room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in locker room.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield in basemnet prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters and hood of 1st fl. Cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must place cooking equipment completely under ventilation hood in basement.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): excessive black debris, mold like substance noted on caulking at surrounding warewashing machine and 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive black debris, mold like substance noted on caulking at surrounding warewashing machine and 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 9/14/2018 report 2222343 not corrected: pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and provide verification for city of chicago certified managers. Citation issued priority foundation 7-42-090

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to label properly.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 wiping cloths improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 back flow preventers not located at ice machines. Instd to install so that it install so that it can be located to be service and maintained

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the basement #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent in 1st floor dish area, and ceiling in prep area not clean, instructed to provide.also observed a black substance around wall at 1st. Floor dish machine area, and in the basement mop sink ,and 3 compartment sink, instructed to clean/recaulk. Clean basement light shields.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed basement 3 compartment sink leaking at lower pipe, instructed to repair.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: The rear exit door from the basement is not rodent proofed. There is a 1" gap along the bottom of the door. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1516523 on 9/21/15 not corrected: 32 - observed food/meat stored in grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide proper food grade containers, ie. Baggier,zip lock bags etc. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must install end caps for the light shields in the 1st floor dishwashing area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed food/meat stored in grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide proper food grade containers, ie. Baggier,zip lock bags etc.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board cooking area 1st.fl. Not clean and basement #10 can opener, instructed to clean and sanitize.also clean grill and juice drip trays.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling with water damaged over the basement prep area, instructed to repair. Also clean wall behind the jet spray machines, 1st. Floor.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the front 2 door prep cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed basement floor with standing water instructed to remove/dry mop.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the front prep area not clean, also the ciling vents, and light shields. Instructed to clean /and repaint. Observed hole in wall side orange storage, instructed to repair. Also wall by front 2 door cooler broken/missing tiles,instructed to repair.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Observed the basement employees restroom door not self closing, instructed to provide door check to make self closing.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Observed in door thermometer unreadable at this time, instructed to provide one inside this 2 door cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Improperly re using milk gallon containers to store salsas, hot sauce, liquids, etc. Instd to use proper food grade containers designed for multi-use.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of all prep cooler doors, door tracks, and rubber gaskets, can opener and holder, and interior bottom of stoves not clean, excessive debris/grease build-up. Instd to clean and maintain same, free of debris.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease traps at both 3-compartment sinks not clean, grease build-up at top and bottom. Instd to detail clean and maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Unclean, improper food dispensing utensils (bowls) stored in dry storage bins (sugar). Instd to use clean, proper food dispensing utensils and store properly.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in basement with brown slimy substance inside where ice is being made machine will be tagged and instructed to remove ice from machine and not to use machine until machine is cleaned and sanitized and tag is removed upon request

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guard on handsink in basement next to 3 compartment sink and remove rust from shelves inside chest cooler at front service counter also cutting boards in rear prep area has open seams must replace

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean filters above stove in rear prep area,clean grill and stove of grease and old food debris also clean light shield cover in basement above prep table

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in washroom located in basement

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside reach-in cooler in rear prep area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the double door reach-in cooler has some food debris inisde it. Clean the hood above the stove has grease buildup. Located in the basement prep area. Clean the hood and filters in the main prep area has grease buildup on them.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the basement prep area and on the stairs they have some grease buildup and are slippery.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in the reach-in coolers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exterior of dishmachine with lime build-up. Remove same. Remove black molded caulk around shelf unit in dishmachine area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom and legs/wheels of fryers, legs and underneath flat top grill, interior of coolers including rubber gaskets, and interior of stove not clean, excessive debris. Clean same and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock 6 inches.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove all dust from vents in 1st floor prep area.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Provide self-closing door for employee toilet room.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No stoppers for 3-compartment sinks. Provide same. Loos/torn gaskets at small prep cooler. Repair same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Vents thru-out in prep area and toilet room not clean. Clean same.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace cracked lightshields in prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometers on site. Provide same.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.JUICER,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,FILTERS,HOOD,WALL VENTS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON 1ST & 2ND FL.,REAR DOOR SWEEP DAMAGED.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT & SHIELDS IN 1 ST FL. PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: 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.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA.