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LA CECINA 4 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA CECINA 4 (AKA: LA CECINA) 1536 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
November 10, 2022 Canvass License #2417850
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE CONDENSER OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND BEHIND SAID REFRIGERATOR AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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