Boca Loca Cantina Aville

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the interior surface of coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple damaged ceiling panels in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair damaged ceiling panels and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floor in the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Nov 4, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium buildup inside the ice machine. Instructed manager must clean the interior of the ice machine and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers in the basement prep area without hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the 3 doors of the reach-in cooler in the 1st floor kitchen. Must repair/replace said cooler door rubber gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Basement 3-compartment sink middle compartment pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager said 3-compartment sink must drain quickly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on walls in the bar area. Must clean walls at bar and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Dec 2, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs, steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the 5 doors of reach-in coolers in the kitchen.last door by south wall. Repair/replace

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Broken hot water handle at handwashing in basement dishroom.repair cause.instructed to use the other handwashing sink close by at same area for handwashing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Additional stoppers is needed at three compartment sink in bar area. Repair leaking faucet at three compartment sink in basement area

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Cover is needed at recptacles inside the staff washrom/locker in basement area

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Jun 28, 2021 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

5. Nov 3, 2020 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Sep 10, 2019 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed backflow device on water inlet line of espresso machine or coffee machine could not be located. Install external back flow prevetion device on water line of espresso machine and coffee machine and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Sep 3, 2019 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no one in charge at time of inspection. Priority foundation citation issued

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dishwasher actively washing dishes where only available handwashing sink to dishwashing area inaccessible by cart with dirty dishes. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unclean with black mold like substancenterior of ice machine on tubes and in area where ice is made and stored. Clean and sanitize ice machine and replace tubes. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proper consumer advisory on menu. Refer to example provided for proper consumer advisory, reminder and disclosure. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on water inlet line of espresso machine. Install and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water behind bar at west end.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2285627 dated 4/23/19 not corrected # 56 lights out and broken light shields. Priority foundation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site at time of inspection. Observed no certificate posted. Facility opens for brunch at 10:30 am. Certified food manager arrived on site at 1pm. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Apr 23, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of preparation counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Both the reminder of: [ * “consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness " ] and the disclosure of an asterisk is needed on menus to indicate the reminder and identify the items of risk. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers within small reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Install and maintain thermometers within all refrigeration units at all times.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed lights burnt out above main cooking line. Replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 broken light shields in basement prep/dishwashing area. Replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Mar 8, 2018 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirty flow drains at the 1st floor and basement by the dishwashing area. Also noted dirty floors behind the ice machine of same. Instructed to clean and maintain floors and floor drains.

10. Dec 22, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found walls not smooth and easy to clean at restrooms lower level at stalls. Also, restroom at 1st floor woman restroom wall not smooth easy to clean(exposed brick). Must make walls smooth and easy to clean at restrooms mentioned. Found hole at wall behind 1 compartment sink at 1st floor kitchen. Must seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No prep/dump sink at rear coffee station. Must provide. Also, found no backflow prevention devices for 1 espresso machine, coffee drip, and tea machine waterlines. Must provide.

11. Dec 21, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink at bar 3 compartment sink area. Must provide additional exposed hand sink with splashguards at bar/3compartment sink area. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found vacuum packaging machine at lower level kitchen. Tagged machine. 7-38-005a. Serious violation. Must contact food protection division to obtain approval.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found walls not smooth and easy to clean at restrooms lower level at stalls. Also, restroom at 1st floor woman restroom wall not smooth easy to clean(exposed brick). Must make walls smooth and easy to clean at restrooms mentioned. Found hole at wall behind 1 compartment sink at 1st floor kitchen. Must seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No prep/dump sink at rear coffee station. Must provide. Also, found no backflow prevention devices for 1 espresso machine, coffee drip, and tea machine waterlines. Must provide.