LA VINA DEL MAR

5900 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. CanvassAug 14, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
2. CanvassApr 8, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON METAL SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN/PAINT.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NEW HIRE FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
3. CanvassApr 3, 2023

   6 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 159.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 15, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassJul 7, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, CEVICHE, OYSTERS) ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO WITH THE FOLLOWING: A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
6. Non-InspectionMar 28, 2022

   0 infractions

7. CanvassNov 8, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • ALL DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • GARBAGE CAN IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8. CanvassMay 20, 2019

   6 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • MISSING SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES LISTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • VARIETY OF FOODS (RICE, BEANS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANIMAL FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, EGGS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
9. CanvassAug 1, 2018

   5 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEA (*DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES/CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10. CanvassJan 5, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEANING SUPPLIES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
11. CanvassJan 26, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
12. CanvassJun 3, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ICE ON THE REAR FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN OVER JET SPRAY MACHINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
13. CanvassJun 12, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND A MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOLER BY THE BAR AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
14. CanvassDec 10, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
15. CanvassJan 4, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME,
16. CanvassMay 29, 2012

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS TO REMOVE STAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
17. License Re-InspectionNov 23, 2011

    0 infractions

18. LicenseNov 16, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 GAP AT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN. PROVIDE DUMPSTER