Las Delicias Latinas
7027 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 29, 2025
Las Delicias Latinas was last inspected on January 29, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
January 29, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean (interior top and bin). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: We observed cooked tcs foods at improper temperature stored in coolers and on top the prep table in the kitchen:refried beans at temp of 54.6f; mixure of fried beans and rice and fried beans and shreeded cheese at temp of 50.9f. Salad of: shredded cabbage,carrots and other vegetable in oil and vinegar stored on top the serving counter at temp of 46.7f to 47.9f.no time and temperature log provided.cold food must maintain tem of 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured :pound 7,value 100.priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Label food bottle/containers with common name, once is removed from original containers
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths at front prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting board on the back-splash of the three compartment sink. Manager removed
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Replace broken sink stoppers at 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken and sliming caulking at splash guard at handwashing sink in prep area.replace with a smooth cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Fail
License · Fail
6 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Front paper towels dispenser not in working condition.repair issue. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean at water reservoir ,begining of black substance, ice will be used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs,steaks, etc. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted waste water backing from floor drain from under three compartment sink, onto floor when water is released from the compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provided on site to be able to check food temperature, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed on both side of the handwashing sinkk between prep cooler and prep table in the kitchen surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Wood shelf under the small ice machine not easily cleanable.surface must be smooth and easily to clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Cover is required at receptacle inside the unisex washroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.