PASS Risk 1 (High)

LA COCINA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA COCINA 209 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO 60606 Restaurant
November 16, 2021 Canvass License #2578506
2
Total Violations
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 16, 2021. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE FOOD THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE FOOD THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

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