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LA LOMA

2535 N LARAMIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, BAGGIES/ZIPLOC ETC.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE MILK COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER IN THE REAR. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, AND MEAT SLICER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER RUSTY. MUST SEAL OR REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS, TACO PREPARATION AREAS, BY PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER, AND REAR OF PREMISES KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MEAT CUTTING AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MEAT CUTTING AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND OLD PILE OF BULBS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE, DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).Cooler shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • wall that had exposed plaster/gap in rear storage area by rear kitchen, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, cooler vents not clean, need detailed cleaning.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL ALL THE RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THRU-OUT THE TAQUERIA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE STORE. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD THRU-OUT THE BUTCHER AREA, TAQUERIA, AND PRODUCE AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD.
  6. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE .INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1277616 DATED 12/31/12 #41- UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STOCK 6" OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL ALL THE RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CHOPPING BOARD, CABINET/SHELVE IN THE TAQUERIA,ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, STORAGE TABLE, PREP TABLES IN THE TAQUERIA AND BUTCHER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE TQAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE TAQUERIA AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THRU-OUT THE TAQUERIA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE STORE. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD THRU-OUT THE BUTCHER AREA, TAQUERIA, AND PRODUCE AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION STILL PENDING
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • VIOLATION STILL PENDING
  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Evidence of mice droppings on premises. Observed approximately 20 mice dropping in north east corner where clutter is stored inside boxes and approximatley 10 mice dropping inside boiler room storage shelves right side at bottom. Instructed to remove all activity and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Dishwashong facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sinkfront prep area, water-greasy with food debris coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exposed handsink installed next to other sinks in prep areas. Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed handsink.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Sinks, coolers shelves, exhaust hood and filters, fan covers in walk-in cooler, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor under display shelves and along wallbase in rear storage areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling and ventilation cover in butcher area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean vent cover and replace worn ceiling tile. Outer front dual doors worn in middle. Instructed to seal doors in middle.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulbs not shielded under produce display case. Instructed to install shields and end caps.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles stored in rear of premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
  9. Canvass

    6 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA AREA, IN BETWEEN RUBBER GASKET WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR (TAQUERIA SIDE), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE BINS, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING/TAQUERIA AREA AND DISPLAY RACKS INSIDE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH STAIN AND SPILLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.-------MUST CLEAN WALLS AND COUNTER SHELVES IN TAQUERIA AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT PREP/DISPLAY AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH LEAKY FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF ALL WALK-IN COOLER (DAIRY AND MEAT) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.