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LA COSTENA ICE CREAM SHOP CORP.

2517 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES(TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERSS) WITH BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED DIPPER WELL FLOW OF WATER TO HAVE LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN MIDDLE ROOM OF BASEMENT NEAR FLOOR DRAIN TO BE DAMAGED. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON WALL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES, WOODEN LEDGES AND FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, NEAR WATER HEATER, PAPER AND DRY GOODS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILBALE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • FOUND CUT FRUIT/OPEN FOOD IN COOLER AND DEEP FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN A CONTAINER OR COVER FOOD, MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • FOUND PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND POOLING WATER ON BOTTOM OF YOGURT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR RESTROOM AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER MISSING TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
  6. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • FOUND CUT FRUIT/OPEN FOOD IN COOLER AND DEEP FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN A CONTAINER OR COVER FOOD, MAINTAIN.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR BURGERS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS, MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • FOUND PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND POOLING WATER ON BOTTOM OF YOGURT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF DINING AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR RESTROOM AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FOUND LOOSE WALL BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER MISSING TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/15/21, REPORT #2534811: #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
  8. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • UNKNOWN SOURCE/NO INVOICE OF UNSEALED UNLABELED PALETAS AND HAND PACKED ICE CREAM ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE INVOICE, APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON PALETAS AND ICE CREAM
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • EXTREME CLUTTER THROUGH OUT ON STORAGE SHELVES AND TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER MISSING TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
  9. Canvass

    13 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS/UNITS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ALSO OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING UPSTAIRS AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE NACHO CHEESE WARMER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSDT TO CORRECT SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SPLASHGUARD NEEDED INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. BACK FLOW DEVICE MISSING AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.