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LA CECINA 4 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA CECINA 4 (AKA: LA CECINA) 1536 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
April 10, 2017 Canvass License #2417850
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1763552 ON 4/25/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING, FAN COVER IN THE COCA COLA COOLER.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING, FAN COVER IN THE COCA COLA COOLER.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections