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LA CONCORDIA

3724 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LA CONCORDIA has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 17, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 6, 2016, found no infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on September 15, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on September 15, 2016. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE MEATS AND COOKED RICE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MEATS AND COOKED RICE BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT THE 3-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE WHITE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE FRONT SERVICE AREA HAND SINK.HAND SINK IS DETERIORATED/RUSTY/LOOSE FROM THE WALL. FOUND IN POOR REPAIR. AT THIS TIME IT IS WORKING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLER'S MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD/FILTER, STOVE TOP,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED, OVEN, AND FRONT COOLER 2 DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 2 MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • TOILET FACILITIES IN BASEMENT AREA NOT ENCLOSED, NO DOORS, WALLS OR VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THAT IS MENTIONED, OR REMOVE TOILET AND CAP OFF, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • PREMISES CLUTTER WITH UNUSED ITEMS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE PREMISE WANTED ITEMS,
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED IN BOTH IST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD, FILTER, STOVE TOP, OVEN, AND FRONT COOLER 2 DOOR COOLER CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED BOTH RESTROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON REAR PREP AREA WALL INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH RESTROOMS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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