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LA ESQUINITA

3424 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LA ESQUINITA has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 18, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 13, 2014. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 13, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE AT FLOOR MOP SINK, TO PREVENT SEWER BACK-UP,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA, PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE AREAS,
  3. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER FOR THE VEGETABLES RIPPED OFF, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST INSTALL COVING 4" INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HALLWAY IN THE BASEMENT. LEAKING FROM THE WALL BASE BESIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. WATER ALL OVER THE FLOOR DUE TO LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL BASE TO STOP THE LEAK. AND DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. LANDLORD BASEMENT CONNECTED TO THE BASEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, WITH CLUTTER ALL OVER THE FLOOR(CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, PIECES OF WOODS ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED,ELEVATE THE REST OF THE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP/HOLES ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE .

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