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Food Safety Report: La Tropicana, 3601 W North Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.
6 months ago •source chicago.gov • business
Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States
Report date: Jul 18, 20251. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest control logbook with reports from 2/18/21 - 6/17/24; no 2025 nor 2021 service reports. All retail food establishments must maintain a logbook which shall be kept for twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service tickets and the pest control company�s illinois department of public health (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damaged floor tiles in bar, rear prep, rear dining room and toilet rooms, instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed a burned out light-bulb in the hood system. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no food employee with proof of allergen training. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.
Source: chicago.gov
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