FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LA CANTINA GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 23, 2022
Complaint
License #1575716
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A PINK SUBSTANCE AT THE CHUTE AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED STEAK IN METAL SEALED CONTAINER AT 53.5 DEGREES 50 LBS, COOKED CHICKEN IN METAL SEALED CONTAINER 57.3 DEGREES 75 LBS, COOKED RICE IN A METAL SEALED CONTAINER 55.4 DEGREES 50 LBS ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. 175 LBS $450 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BAR GUN DRAIN LINES MUST DRAIN INTO DUMP SINK OR OPEN DRAIN LINES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BAR GUN DRAIN LINES MUST DRAIN INTO DUMP SINK OR OPEN DRAIN LINES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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