La Fruteria INC

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Inspections

1. Oct 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BOARDS WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER STAIRS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2. Nov 14, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PRODUCE WRAPPING STATION IN REAR PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS ON THE CEILING.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FROM THE SINK AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.

3. May 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     NOTED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGH PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

4. Aug 5, 2015 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OF DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AT PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ANS CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES NEAR THE MEAT COUNTER OF DUST AND DEAD FLIES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET NECTK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA

5. Jul 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

     OBGSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPLACE CUTTINGB BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OF DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AT PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ANS CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES NEAR THE MEAT COUNTER OF DUST AND DEAD FLIES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE OPEN PRODUCE COOLER,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET NECTK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA

6. Oct 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NOT SEALED IN 2ND FL SPICE ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN OFFICE.MUST REPLACE.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2 AREAS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2NDFL PREP AREA FOR DEHYDRATED FISH.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOWEL DEVICE.

7. Sep 29, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

     RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND BEHIND STORAGE STORED ON WALLS IN DEHYDRATING ROOM.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.RECOMMENED PEST CONTROLSERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NOT SEALED IN 2ND FL SPICE ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN OFFICE.MUST REPLACE.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2 AREAS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED. ALSO OPENINGS IN WALL AREA IN 2ND FL DEHYDRATING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2NDFL PREP AREA FOR DEHYDRATED FISH.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TOWEL DEVICE.

8. Jun 11, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REPAIR FAIN IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PALLETS, AND SHELVES, IN BASEMENT.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. REMOVE TOMATOES OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON NON-SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD NEAR COMPACTOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

     STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

9. Jun 4, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

     OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS IN NORTH BASEMENT, SEVERAL LARGE FLIES IN REAR SOUTH BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REPAIR FAIN IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PALLETS, AND SHELVES, IN BASEMENT.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. REMOVE TOMATOES OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON NON-SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD NEAR COMPACTOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

     STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

10. Feb 17, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKING MACHINE VAC. MASTER MACHINE MODEL #VP320 IN MEAT DEPARTMENT MACHINE WAS TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN REAR PACKING AREA.(SPICES)

    • Not serious Minor

      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. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT COOLER PRODUCE, AND MEAT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.CEILING IN MEAT AREA POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (USING PAPER TOWEL).

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.