FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LA COCINA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 7, 2018
License Re-Inspection
License #2578507
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: SANITIZER NOT INSTALLED INSIDE LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE FOR GLASS CLEANING FOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: SANITIZER NOT INSTALLED INSIDE LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE FOR GLASS CLEANING FOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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