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LA QUEBRADA #3, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA QUEBRADA #3, INC. (AKA: LA QUEBRADA) 5100-5102 S CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
September 25, 2024 Canvass License #1243021
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. (MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME BY CDPH).
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOK LINE WITH FOOD GRIME IN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BINS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BINS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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