La Cienega Super Food Inc

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in taqueria and kitchen areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leak on milk display cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-comparment sink in juice bar. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in taqueria, upper walls and utensil hanging racks in kitchen, and debris on floor along walls behind reach-in cooler in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler in juice prep area not maintaining proper temperature 49.1f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor in rear second floor storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers and utensils not inverted in prep areas. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pop crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of grinder, slicer and knife rack in meat prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking stopper under 3-compartment sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles, crates and equipment in outside refuse enclosure. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling in second floor storage area. Instructed manager to seal all openings in ceiling and maitain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in taqueria, juice bar, meat prep area, and rear kitchen and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of corn cart at 128.1f with tcs foods stored inside for sale.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for corn cart and fruit prep cooler in corn prep area must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed re-packaged snacks for sale without proper labels must provide and maintain.

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 in taqueria,meat dept.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored on floor in dairy walk in cooler must remove and store properly to prevent cross contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in chemical closet in taqueria area.must eliminate crates used for food storage in taqueria,main prep area and corn prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn cutting boards in meat dept.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on dairy walk in cooler,stopper handles at 3- compartment sink in taqueria and broken sink stoppers in corn prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from steam table, grill tables.dairy walk in cooler- compressor unit and fan guard covers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet handles at 3- compartment sink in taqueria.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles on sales floor near produce area and taqueria.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear storage area under stair case,in corner near overhead door and chemical storage closet in taqueria.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from floor in deli prep area and provide adequate floor mats.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under,around,along wall bases in taqueria,deli display case,display shelves on sales floor.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment in taqueria prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed bread baking oven on sales floor near produce area must place oven under ventilation hood or remove from premises and 1-eye stoves under ventilation hood in main prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment in taqueria and main prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board in the fresh meat counter with deep dark seems.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the all coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris. Must clean and sanitize the band saw, deli slices more frequently between uses.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in produce cooler, prep kitchen around cooking equipment to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the filters in the kitchens above the front and rear cooking dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpsters with missing lid. Instructed to correct, replace and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged salsa, guacamole, tamales displayed for customer service and not properly labeled with ingredients, net weight, etc. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged food for customer service.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of sugar, salt, seasoning, etc not labeled in prep areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large openings at window in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide 16mesh screen or seal all outer openings to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for sliced onions and food storage in coolers. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: : observed cardboard used as liners on unused grill in taqueria and display coolers in meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove. Food and non-food contact surfaces shall be non-absorbent, smooth easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed two-door cooler in rear prep area not maintaining proper temperature 51.6f. Instructed manager to repair cooler and maintain at 41f or below. Reach-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of sugar, salt, seasoning, etc not labeled in prep areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged salsa, guacamole, tamales displayed for customer service and not properly labeled with ingredients, net weight, etc. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged food for customer service.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large openings at window in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide 16mesh screen or seal all outer openings to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for sliced onions and food storage in coolers. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liners on unused grill in taqueria and display coolers in meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove. Food and non-food contact surfaces shall be non-absorbent, smooth easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #59.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to fully submerge in the 3 compartment sinks in order to be properly washed rinsed and sanitized. Instructed to provide a alternative manual warewashing procedure or install a larger 3 compartment sink or remove pots that are too large to fully submerge inside of the 3 compartment sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the deli meat prep area. Instructed to locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on the ceilings of the 2nd floor dry storage area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live small flies activity. Observed about live 50 small flies located on the walls and ceilings of the restaurant food prep area, about 50 live small flies located in the raw meat/deli prep area and about 100 live small flies located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommend contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to fully submerge in the 3 compartment sinks in order to be properly washed rinsed and sanitized. Instructed to provide a alternative manual warewashing procedure or install a larger 3 compartment sink or remove pots that are too large to fully submerge inside of the 3 compartment sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the deli meat prep area. Instructed to locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed peeling paint on the ceilings of the 2nd floor dry storage area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the rubber gaskets at the doors of the two door cooler in the kitchen in poor repair (loose); reattach or replace gaskets at cooler doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean cutting boards in butcher serving area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor and floor mats in butcher serving area.

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

Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in the front taqueria area and rear kitchen need cleaning; clean vents in the hooded system above the equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in the front taqueria area and rear kitchen need cleaning; clean vents in the hooded system above the equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of mops; provide a mop rack to hang mops to dry properly and not inside of buckets.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler in rear storage area and inside the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear kitchen area,instructed to label and date food products

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the rear storage area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain a

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some missing light shield covers inside the open produce cooler at front area of premises

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store the wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use in the food prep areas

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

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler in rear storage area and inside the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear kitchen area,instructed to label and date food products

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the rear storage area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some missing light shield covers inside the open produce cooler at front area of premises

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store the wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use in the food prep areas

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on premises to test the strenght of the sanitizer when the 3 compartment sink is set up for wash,rinse,and sanitize,instructe to provide strips,serious violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler in rear storage area and inside the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear kitchen area,instructed to label and date food products

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

Inspector’s note: Mut clean the floors in the rear storage area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some missing light shield covers inside the open produce cooler at front area of premises

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store the wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use in the food prep areas

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label food items not in original container (repackage) on display at the front counter and in the display cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the following item at the deli/fresh meat counter: meat slicer and the interior of the ice machine to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in produce cooler to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the ceiling and fan cover inside the walk produce cooler dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also noted the end caps on the light shields in the rear kitchen are either missing or in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the fixture on the 3 compartment sink in the deli/fresh meat counter. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize equipment the following equipment behind fresh meat & deli counter: bandsaw,deli meat slicer, grinder and the cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors dirty in the walk in coolers underneath pallets must clean to remove spills,litter and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the ceiling and fan cover inside the walk produce cooler dirty. Must clean to remove dust. Also must clean the filters and vent covers above the cooking equipment. Noted damaged ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors behind kitchen area and behind meat display area and remove cardboard from area

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal several opening into ceiling in rear storage area,to prevent rodent entry

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover inside produce waqlk-in cooler

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside walk-in cooler,containing rice at rear storage area

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 is not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of door,instructed to repair door,to prevent rodent entry,serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of meat counter,espcially between runners of doors,has old food debris,instructed to clean and maintain area

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors behind the meat counter,along wall base and corners and remove cardboard from floors behind meat counter and rear kitchen area near stove

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

Inspector’s note: Provide a splash guard at the 3 compartment sink behind the meat counter in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Remove old food debris from inside runners of doors at the meat display counter and remove grease build-up from filters above stove in prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove some clutter from the 2nd floor storage area,to preven rodenr harborage

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

Inspector’s note: Lights not not shielded in walk in coolers.must install shields.also must provide adequate lighting in deli/meat prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: 2nd floor storage area not clean/maintain.also excessive clutter.must clean floors of old food debris,remove articles not using.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 40lbs of beef at room temperature.product temperature -76f.beef stored under ventilation hood on foil wrapped pipes,stored at improper temperatures for unknown time not protected.food not protected.meat was removed and discarded by owner. Cost approx $300.00 serious citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in poor repair,broken,missing floor tiles inside meat walk in cooler.must repair

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

Inspector’s note: Interior ceiling and fan guards inside walk in cooler/produce not clean.must clean

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 REPLACE OR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR RESTAURANT PREP AREA.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH-IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN MEAT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE (1ST/2ND FL). MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN WASHROOMS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP AREAS.

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. MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS TO LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND RESTAURANT AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.