What is LA Coco Mexican Food's health inspection score?

LA Coco Mexican Food has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Coco Mexican Food last inspected?

LA Coco Mexican Food was last inspected on October 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Coco Mexican Food have?

LA Coco Mexican Food has 54 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Coco Mexican Food safe to eat at?

LA Coco Mexican Food has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

LA Coco Mexican Food

Name: LA Coco Mexican Food
Address: 3808 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 83

3808 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/6/2025

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #179 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Oct 6, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3808 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2023

4 inspections

4 high priority

7 intermediate

10 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Nov

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

11 basic

Nov 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Oct 2025

1 inspections

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass7 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MY NOT STORE RICE SCOOP INSIDE THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH HANDLE IN THE RICE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INTERIOR LID OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY AND WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.-----EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK FROM THE NOZZLE ON THE DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVING AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP OF CLUTTERED STORED UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS ETC;LOCATED AT REAR UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE NEXT TO SIDE EXIT DOOR AND APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND ON TOP OF STORAGE SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR OF CABINET STORAGE UNITS AND INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM ON TOP OF CLUTTERED STORAGE TABLE AND SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR COMMON AREA OF BUILDING, NOT SECURED. MUST PROVIDE LOCKS FOR UNITS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR TAMPERING.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS STORED ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT,AND DEEP FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,CHEST FREEZERS AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS/UNDERNEATH ALL DRY STORAGE RACKS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES/UNUSED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS STORED UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE NEAR THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med11 Basic

16 total

38/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDPAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDPAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA:THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 68.8F AND THE KITCHEN (1) DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.2F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOES AND BEEF ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLERS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.THE SAID REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING COOLERS:THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 58.9F,SHELLED EGGS AT 60.1F. THE (1) DOOR KITCHEN STAND-UP COOLER:MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 56.8F,HOT DOGS AT 60.1F,COOKED GREEN PEAS WITH CARROTS AT 53.7F,AND BEEF AT 58.9F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES WITH OVER 500+ RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE IN CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE THE MILK REFRIGERATION COOLER OBSERVED (2) LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON FLOOR AROUND A SPEAKER AT SMALL STAGE AREA IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR SIDE STAIRCASE AND SIDE EXIT DOOR ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 400 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS AND ON TOP OF THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED (2) DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARDS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

Basic (11)

−22 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS STORED ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED A SMALL KNIFE PUNCTURE INSIDE THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND NO WATER LEAK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT,AND DEEP FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS BROKEN REFRIGERATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,CHEST FREEZERS AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS/UNDERNEATH ALL DRY STORAGE RACKS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−62 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED THAT GASKET ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR IS RIPPED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKET
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE NEON LIGHT OVER COOKING AREA NOT WORKING> MUST REPAIR

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE; OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARCASSES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED THAT GASKET ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR IS RIPPED AND BROKEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IS CLEAN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY AND 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED THAT GASKET ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR IS RIPPED AND BROKEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IS CLEAN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med4 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

32/100inspection score

−63 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WITH SEPARATE FAUCET AND FILTER ATTACHED FOR DRINKING WATER. HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 2 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 3 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 5 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 8 POUNDS STEAK, 6 POUNDS HOTDOGS, 1/4 POUND LETTUCE, 1/4 GALLON SALSA, 1/4 POUND ONIONS WITH TOMATOES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED WORKING CONTAINER OF BLUE CHEMICAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL WORKING CHEMICAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION WITH LIVE ROACHES FOUND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM (5), IN THE KITCHEN (20), IN THE DINING ROOM (10), AND THE BASEMENT(7) AND MORE THAN 20 LIVE ROACHES FOUND IN PTRP_SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THAT GASKET ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR IS RIPPED AND BROKEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IS CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA OBSERVED TO BE COVERED WITH GREASE AND DIRT
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT.

Base deductions−63 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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