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LA PESCA

4000 W 40TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant (Wholesale)

Inspection summary

LA PESCA has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 19, 2011. The most recent inspection, on January 3, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 5 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: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2012. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 19, 2011. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on May 19, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint-Fire

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST PAINT WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TOILET IN WOMEN'S HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED 2 ICE MACHINES NOT CLEAN BOTH HAS LIME & SOME RUST BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN & SANITIZE BOTH ICE MACHINES.REMOVE RUST & LIME BUILD UP.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR.PIPES IN POOR REPAIR WHEN WATER IS DRAINING IT GOES ALL OVER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
    • 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.MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL FOOD & NONFOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KNIVES,CUTTING BOARDS,SCALES,PREP TABLES,DISPLAY SHELVES,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
    • 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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DIFFERENT AREAS & KEEP DRY.
    • 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.MUST PAINT WALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TOILET IN WOMEN'S HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL.
    • 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.MUST CLEAN & ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/19/11. VIOLATION (24): 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. DURING INSPECTION, PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED VIOLATION.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES, OPEN SEAMS. REPLACE SAME. INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR, CONDENSER, PIPES. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET SEAL IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. RAW WOOD STORAGE DISPLAY SHELVES. ANY RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE PAINTED/SEALED WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT INCLUDING SCALES, KNIVES, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, DISPLAY SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES NEED DETAILED CLEANING. STANDING WATER NOTED IN VARIOUS AREA AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS AREAS, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN FREEZER EXTERIOR WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, MOISTURE AND NOT SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREP AREAS AND STORAGE ROOMS. SEAL ALL HOLES. REPAIR MISSING, DAMAGED WALLBASE IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREAS NOTED. MOLD ON WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS. REMOVE SAME.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROPER LIGHTING NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. ICE FROM PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT DRAINING IMROPERLY IN CONTAINER. INSTD TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
  5. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP ON SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • VARIETIES OF FRESH SEAFOOD INCLUDING SHELLFISH, FISH NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY FROM PUBLIC, DROPLET INFECTION, ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS. PROPER GUARDS PROVIDED AT CASES BY END OF INSPECTION.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • DOCK DOORS AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES, OPEN SEAMS. REPLACE SAME. INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR, CONDENSER, PIPES. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET SEAL IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. RAW WOOD STORAGE DISPLAY SHELVES. ANY RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE PAINTED/SEALED WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT INCLUDING SCALES, KNIVES, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, DISPLAY SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES NEED DETAILED CLEANING. STANDING WATER NOTED IN VARIOUS AREA AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS AREAS, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALK-IN FREEZER EXTERIOR WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, MOISTURE AND NOT SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREP AREAS AND STORAGE ROOMS. SEAL ALL HOLES. REPAIR MISSING, DAMAGED WALLBASE IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREAS NOTED. MOLD ON WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS. REMOVE SAME.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROPER LIGHTING NEEDED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. ICE FROM PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT DRAINING IMROPERLY IN CONTAINER. INSTD TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

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